St. Joan of Arc Medals

A St. Joan of Arc medal honors the Maid of Orléans, one of the most remarkable figures in Church history and the patron saint of France, soldiers, prisoners, and those ridiculed for their piety. Born around 1412 in Domrémy, France, Joan began receiving visions of St. Michael the Archangel, St. Catherine, and St. Margaret at age thirteen. Convinced by those visions that God had called her to drive the English from France, she presented herself to the royal court at age sixteen, was given command of French forces, and led a series of stunning military victories — including the relief of Orléans — that changed the course of the Hundred Years' War. Captured by the Burgundians and sold to the English, she was tried for heresy and burned at the stake on May 30, 1431, at just nineteen years old. Her feast day is celebrated each year on May 30.

Catholics wear a St. Joan of Arc medal as a sign of courage under pressure, unwavering faith, and the conviction to follow God's call regardless of the cost. Her medal is especially beloved by women serving in the military, law enforcement, and emergency services — professions where Joan's fearless example resonates every day. It is also a powerful choice for anyone facing unjust persecution or mockery for their beliefs. A Joan of Arc necklace makes a deeply personal gift for a military enlistment or commissioning ceremony, for a daughter or granddaughter heading into uniformed service, or for a Confirmation candidate who chooses Joan as her patron.

Every St. Joan of Arc medal in our collection is crafted in the USA by Bliss Manufacturing and backed by a lifetime guarantee. Choose from sterling silver, 14kt gold filled, or 14kt solid gold — each available in multiple sizes and chain lengths. Browse our full selection of patron saint medals or explore related collections including our patron saint of military medals and St. Michael medals . Free shipping on orders over $40.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is St. Joan of Arc the patron saint of?

St. Joan of Arc is the patron saint of France, soldiers, prisoners, and people who are ridiculed or persecuted for their piety. She is also specifically venerated as a patron of women in military service, a designation that has grown in significance as more women serve in armed forces around the world. Her patronage of prisoners stems from her own captivity at the hands of the Burgundians and English, and her patronage of those mocked for their faith reflects the ecclesiastical trial that condemned her — a verdict the Church itself later overturned.

What is the story of St. Joan of Arc?

Joan of Arc was a French peasant girl born in 1412 who began receiving visions of St. Michael the Archangel, St. Catherine, and St. Margaret at age thirteen, visions that instructed her to help the Dauphin of France reclaim his throne from English occupation. At sixteen she convinced the royal court to give her command of a military force, and she led French troops to the relief of Orléans in 1429 — a victory that reversed the momentum of the Hundred Years' War. She was captured in 1430, tried for heresy in a politically motivated ecclesiastical court, and burned at the stake in Rouen on May 30, 1431, at the age of nineteen. A retrial ordered twenty-five years later declared her innocent and a martyr, and the Catholic Church canonized her in 1920.

Why was St. Joan of Arc burned at the stake?

Joan of Arc was burned at the stake on May 30, 1431, after being convicted of heresy and cross-dressing by an ecclesiastical court operating under English political control in Rouen, France. The charges were widely understood, even at the time, to be pretextual — the English sought to discredit Charles VII's coronation by proving that the woman who secured it was a heretic and a witch. Joan defended herself with remarkable theological precision throughout the trial, but the outcome had been determined before the proceedings began. In 1456, Pope Calixtus III ordered a retrial that formally nullified her conviction, declared her a martyr, and restored her honor — vindicating everything she had claimed about her visions and her mission.

When is St. Joan of Arc's feast day?

St. Joan of Arc's feast day is celebrated on May 30, the anniversary of her martyrdom in 1431. The date was established when she was canonized in 1920 and has been observed by the universal Catholic Church ever since. In France, May 30 is also observed as a national day of remembrance honoring Joan as a symbol of French identity and resistance. Many Catholics choose to give a Joan of Arc medal as a gift on or around her feast day as a way of marking the occasion with a lasting devotional object.

Is St. Joan of Arc a Doctor of the Church?

No, St. Joan of Arc has not been declared a Doctor of the Church, a title reserved for saints whose theological writings have been of exceptional benefit to the universal Church. Joan was not a theologian or a writer — she was illiterate for most of her life — and her significance to the Church rests on her courage, her martyrdom, and her role as a model of obedience to God's call rather than on doctrinal teaching. She holds the titles of Blessed (1909) and Saint (1920), and she is one of the patron saints of France alongside St. Thérèse of Lisieux. Her legacy is devotional and inspirational rather than academic.

Are the St. Joan of Arc medals at rosarycard.net made in the USA?

Yes — every St. Joan of Arc medal sold at rosarycard.net is made in the USA by Bliss Manufacturing, a respected American religious jewelry maker with a long history of producing quality Catholic medals. Each medal is available in sterling silver, 14kt gold filled, or 14kt solid gold, and every piece is backed by a lifetime guarantee against manufacturing defects. Bliss medals are known for their fine detail, durable construction, and consistent quality, which is why they have been a trusted choice for Catholic families, military gift-givers, and parish gift shops for decades. Orders over $40 ship free.

The Story of St. Joan of Arc

Joan of Arc was born on January 6, 1412, in the village of Domrémy in northeastern France, the daughter of a tenant farmer. At age thirteen she began hearing voices she identified as St. Michael the Archangel, St. Catherine of Alexandria, and St. Margaret of Antioch, who told her she had been chosen by God to restore France to its rightful king and expel the English occupiers. In 1429, at sixteen, she traveled to Chinon and persuaded the Dauphin Charles VII to grant her command of a relief army. What followed was extraordinary: Joan, clad in white armor and carrying a banner bearing the names of Jesus and Mary, led French forces to lift the siege of Orléans in just nine days — a victory military historians still regard as a turning point in the Hundred Years' War. She went on to secure additional victories at Patay and Reims, where Charles VII was crowned king. In May 1430, Joan was captured at Compiègne by Burgundian forces allied with England. A politically motivated ecclesiastical trial convicted her of heresy and cross-dressing, and she was burned at the stake in Rouen on May 30, 1431, at nineteen years old. A retrial ordered by Pope Calixtus III in 1456 overturned her conviction and declared her a martyr. She was beatified in 1909 and canonized by Pope Benedict XV on May 16, 1920.

Why Catholics Wear a St. Joan of Arc Medal

The tradition of wearing a Joan of Arc medal draws directly from her identity as a soldier-saint — a young woman who obeyed God's voice at enormous personal cost and never recanted her faith even under threat of death. Most St. Joan of Arc medals depict her in full plate armor, carrying a banner or sword, a visual shorthand for divine courage and military virtue. Some versions include a fleur-de-lis, the royal symbol of France she fought to restore, while others show her kneeling in prayer before battle, underscoring that her strength was rooted in devotion rather than ambition. For women serving in the armed forces, law enforcement, or firefighting, wearing Joan's medal is a statement of identity: she was the first woman to command a national army, and her intercession is sought by those who follow in that tradition today. For anyone facing ridicule or persecution for practicing their faith openly, Joan's medal is a reminder that the Church ultimately vindicated her — and that God's judgment outlasts any earthly court. Soldiers of all backgrounds also wear her medal alongside St. Michael medals as a dual intercession for protection in combat and courage in adversity.

Our St. Joan of Arc Medal Collection

Our Joan of Arc necklaces are made in the USA by Bliss Manufacturing, a family-owned company with decades of experience producing fine religious jewelry, and every piece carries a lifetime guarantee against manufacturing defects. You can choose from sterling silver, 14kt gold filled, and 14kt solid gold — three distinct price points that allow you to find the right medal whether you are buying for everyday wear or a once-in-a-lifetime gift. Medals are available in multiple sizes, typically ranging from medium oval to large oval, and come with matching chain lengths of 18 or 20 inches. All orders over $40 ship free. If you are looking for a broader selection of warrior and protector saints, browse our patron saint of military medals collection, or explore St. George medals and St. Sebastian medals for additional options rooted in the same tradition of military patronage.

Giving a St. Joan of Arc Medal as a Gift

The most meaningful moment to give a Joan of Arc medal is at a military enlistment or commissioning ceremony — when a young man or woman takes the oath of service and steps into a life that demands exactly the kind of courage Joan embodied. It is equally fitting for a law enforcement academy graduation or a firefighter's pinning ceremony, where the recipient is entering a profession built on protecting others at personal risk. Parents and grandparents often choose a Joan of Arc necklace for a daughter's Confirmation when Joan is selected as the patron saint, particularly for girls who are drawn to her independence, her faith under fire, and her refusal to be defined by what others thought possible for her. Joan's feast day, May 30, is another natural occasion — a small, intentional gift that connects the recipient to centuries of Catholic devotion on a date the Church has set aside to honor her. Every medal ships in gift-ready packaging, and orders over $40 receive free shipping, so your gift arrives looking as carefully chosen as it was.
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