Description
Saint Joan of Arc, witness of courage and conscience
Joan was born at Domremy in 1412. As a teenager she believed God was calling her to support Charles VII and help relieve Orleans during the Hundred Years War. Captured in 1430, she was tried by an ecclesiastical court and burned at Rouen on May 30, 1431. A papally authorized review declared the condemnation null in 1456. The Church canonized Joan in 1920, remembering not only a national heroine but a young Christian whose prayer, sacramental life, and fidelity of conscience remained central under pressure.
Armor, cross, lance, and fleur-de-lis banner
The image presents Joan in armor and a red cloak. She holds a small cross close to her breast and a long lance, while a shield rests beside her. Behind the halo is a blue banner patterned with the fleur-de-lis, a sign associated with the French crown and the cause she served. These attributes distinguish her from other virgin martyrs: the armor and weapons refer to her public mission, while the cross shows that the composition interprets courage through Christian faith rather than military power alone.
For young people, service members, and difficult decisions
This Saint Joan of Arc icon can accompany prayer for moral courage, clarity of conscience, perseverance, and peace founded on justice. It is especially meaningful for young Catholics, women in leadership, military personnel and their families, first responders, and people facing public responsibility or an unjust accusation. It suits a home prayer corner, chapel, school, military office, or a gift for confirmation, graduation, commissioning, or a name day.
Crafted on linden wood in Poland
Made to order in Poland on a double-primed linden wood panel, with direct printing and decorative gold-tone metal leaf. A certificate with the year of production and a wall hanger are included.