How well do you know the stories of saints who were soldiers? Do you know which saint was drafted into the army by mistake, or which saint survived being hit by a cannonball?
Throughout its sacred art, the Basilica is proud to honor many saints who served as soldiers – from St. Joan of Arc to St. Camillus de Lellis. As we celebrate Veterans Day this week, we invite you to test your knowledge about saints who were soldiers – take the quiz below!
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