Joan of Arc

French folk heroine (1412–1431), military leader who crowned Charles VII and Roman Catholic saint, canonized 500 years after her death

1412–1431

5 quotes, most often on God.

I was thirteen when I had a Voice from God for my help and guidance.
Second public examination (22 February 1431)
- Faith
- God
You say that you are my judge. I do not know if you are! But I tell you that you must take good care not to judge me wrongly, because you will put yourself in great danger.
Warning to Bishop Cauchon, trial of condemnation, examination in prison (14 March 1431)
- Justice
It is true I wished to escape; and so I wish still; is not this lawful for all prisoners?
First public examination (21 February 1431)
- Freedom
About Jesus Christ and the Church, I simply know they’re just one thing, and we shouldn’t complicate the matter.
From the trial transcript, as quoted in The Catechism of the Catholic Church (1994)
- Christianity
Of the love or hatred God has for the English, I know nothing, but I do know that they will all be thrown out of France, except those who die there.
Trial of condemnation, examination in prison (17 March 1431)
- God
- War & Peace

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