1. 👧 She was just a teenager
- Joan of Arc was only 17 years old when she led the French army in battle.
- Most generals were men with years of experience, but Joan had none!
2. 👂 She heard voices from saints
- Joan said she heard real voices from saints like Michael, Catherine, and Margaret.
- These voices told her to help save France and support the king.
3. 🛡️ She led an army without being a soldier
- Joan had no training, but she still led soldiers and made battle plans.
- The soldiers respected and followed her because of her faith and bravery.
4. 🏰 She helped crown a king
- Thanks to Joan’s victories, Charles VII was crowned king of France in Reims Cathedral.
- Joan stood next to him during the ceremony, even though she was a peasant girl.
5. 🕊️ She never killed anyone
- Even though she led battles, Joan never killed anyone.
- She carried a banner with angels and Jesus instead of a weapon.
6. 🔥 She was burned at the stake
- At age 19, Joan was captured by the English and put on trial.
- She was called a heretic and burned alive in 1431.
7. ✝️ Her last word was “Jesus”
- As the fire burned, Joan called out the name of Jesus.
- Many people who watched were moved to tears.
8. 🕊️ She was later found innocent
- 25 years after her death, the Church held another trial.
- They said she was innocent and had been wrongly killed.
9. 👑 She became a saint
- In 1920, the Catholic Church made Joan a saint.
- Today, she is one of the most famous saints in the world.
10. 🇫🇷 She is the national hero of France
- Joan of Arc is called the “Maid of Orléans” and is the patron saint of France.
- She is remembered every year in France with parades and prayers.
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