St. Joan of Arc Laminated Prayer Card | Patron Saint of Soldiers & France | Catholic Holy Card
This laminated St. Joan of Arc prayer card features a full-color devotional image of the Maid of Orléans on the front and her prayer on the reverse. Sealed in protective laminate, this holy card is built to endure years of daily carry in a wallet, pocket, prayer book, car visor, or on your home altar — without bending, fading, or tearing like a standard paper holy card.
St. Joan of Arc is one of the most extraordinary figures in Catholic history. A teenage peasant girl from rural France, she heard the voices of St. Michael the Archangel, St. Catherine of Alexandria, and St. Margaret of Antioch calling her to lead the French army against the English during the Hundred Years' War. With no military training and no education, she convinced the French Dauphin to give her command of his troops — and she led them to a string of stunning victories that turned the tide of the entire war. She was captured by the Burgundians, sold to the English, tried for heresy by a corrupt ecclesiastical court, and burned at the stake in Rouen on May 30, 1431. She was 19 years old. Twenty-five years later the Church overturned her conviction. She was beatified in 1909 and canonized as a saint in 1920. Today she is one of the most revered saints in the Catholic world — a symbol of courage, faith, obedience to God's call, and the willingness to sacrifice everything for what you believe.
Product Details
- Size: Standard holy card size — fits in a wallet, purse, or prayer book
- Material: Full-color print sealed in protective laminate
- Front: St. Joan of Arc devotional image
- Back: Prayer to St. Joan of Arc
- Durability: Water-resistant, bend-resistant, designed for years of everyday carry
Gift Ideas & Uses
A St. Joan of Arc prayer card is one of the most meaningful gifts you can give to anyone serving in the military, facing a difficult battle — physical or spiritual — or stepping into a situation that demands extraordinary courage. Joan is the patron saint of soldiers, and Catholic service members have carried her image into combat for over a century. Tuck this card into a care package for a soldier at basic training or on deployment. Include it in a gift for a Confirmation candidate who chose Joan as their patron saint — she is one of the most popular Confirmation saints for young women. Give it to a friend facing a cancer diagnosis, a legal battle, a job loss, or any fight that feels impossible. Joan of Arc knew what it meant to stand alone against overwhelming odds with nothing but faith — and she won.
Pair this card with a Catholic military medal for a service member gift set — we carry medals for every branch including Army, Navy, Marines, Coast Guard, and National Guard. Joan of Arc is specifically the patron saint of the Women's Army Corps (WAC) and appears on many of our Army medal designs. For more patron saint cards, browse our full Laminated Prayer Cards collection. For a wallet-sized rosary, see our Rosary Cards.
The Faith and Courage of St. Joan of Arc
What makes Joan of Arc unique among the saints is the sheer impossibility of what she accomplished. She was an illiterate peasant girl in 15th-century France — a time when women had no political power, no military role, and no public voice. Yet she walked into the court of the Dauphin, told him God had sent her to save France, and convinced him to put her in armor and give her an army. She did not fight from the rear — she led from the front, carrying her banner into battle and taking an arrow to the chest at the siege of Orléans. She did not waver when she was captured, imprisoned, interrogated by hostile theologians, and threatened with death by fire. At her trial she answered her accusers with a clarity and composure that stunned even her enemies. When asked if she was in a state of grace — a trick question designed to trap her either way — she answered, "If I am not, may God put me there; and if I am, may God so keep me." She was 19 when they burned her. She forgave her executioners. She asked for a crucifix to be held before her eyes as the flames rose. Her last word was "Jesus." She is the patron saint of soldiers, France, prisoners, and people ridiculed for their faith — and a powerful intercessor for anyone who needs courage in the face of impossible odds.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is St. Joan of Arc?
St. Joan of Arc (1412–1431) was a French peasant girl who, at age 13, began hearing the voices of St. Michael the Archangel, St. Catherine of Alexandria, and St. Margaret of Antioch. They told her God had chosen her to lead the French army against the English in the Hundred Years' War. With no military training, she convinced the French Dauphin to give her command of his troops and led them to a series of victories that changed the course of the war. She was captured, tried for heresy, and burned at the stake at age 19. Her conviction was overturned 25 years later. She was canonized as a saint in 1920.
What is St. Joan of Arc the patron saint of?
St. Joan of Arc is the patron saint of soldiers, France, military personnel, prisoners, captives, people ridiculed for their faith, and the Women's Army Corps (WAC). She is also widely invoked by anyone facing a battle — physical, legal, medical, or spiritual — that requires extraordinary courage and trust in God. Her feast day is May 30th, the anniversary of her death.
Why is St. Joan of Arc popular as a Confirmation saint?
St. Joan of Arc is one of the most popular Confirmation patron saints, especially for young women. She was a teenager when God called her to an extraordinary mission, and she answered with total obedience and fearless courage despite the enormous risks. Confirmation candidates who choose Joan as their patron saint are drawn to her bravery, her willingness to stand alone for what is right, and her absolute trust in God even when the world turned against her.
Is St. Joan of Arc a good patron saint for military service members?
Yes — St. Joan of Arc is one of the primary patron saints of soldiers and military personnel. She personally led troops into battle, was wounded in combat, and gave her life in service to a mission she believed God had given her. Catholic service members have carried her image and invoked her intercession for over a century. She appears on many Catholic Army medals because she is specifically the patron saint of soldiers and the Women's Army Corps.
When is the feast day of St. Joan of Arc?
The feast day of St. Joan of Arc is May 30th — the anniversary of her execution by burning at the stake in Rouen, France in 1431. In France, a second national feast day is celebrated on the second Sunday of May. Many parishes and Catholic schools hold special commemorations on her feast day honoring her courage, faith, and sacrifice.
What did St. Joan of Arc say at her trial?
St. Joan of Arc's trial is one of the most documented events in medieval history. When her accusers asked if she was in a state of grace — a theological trap designed so that any answer would condemn her — she replied, 'If I am not, may God put me there; and if I am, may God so keep me.' Her composure, clarity, and faith during months of hostile interrogation stunned even the hostile theologians questioning her. Her trial was later declared invalid by the Church.
Is this prayer card a good gift for someone facing a difficult situation?
Yes — a St. Joan of Arc prayer card is one of the most powerful gifts for anyone facing a battle that feels impossible. Joan knew what it meant to stand alone against overwhelming odds with nothing but faith in God. Whether someone is fighting cancer, going through a legal battle, facing a job loss, dealing with persecution, or simply needs courage to do the right thing when it is hard, Joan of Arc is the saint who understands that struggle. At under $1, this card is a small but deeply meaningful gesture of support and prayer.
How durable is this laminated prayer card?
Our laminated prayer cards are sealed between two layers of protective plastic film that resist water, bending, skin oils, and everyday friction. This card is designed to survive years of daily carry in a wallet, pocket, prayer book, military uniform, or care package — without tearing, fading, or deteriorating. It is the kind of card a soldier can carry through a deployment and bring home in the same condition it left.
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