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Joan
Of Arc
Joan of Arc.
The
name itself means different things to different people.
Saint.
Heroine.
Stoic.
Warrior.
As a matter of fact, these words all describe France’s Maiden.
Join me on this journey as we explore the life and death of Joan of Arc.
Joan of Arc was born in Domremy, which is located in northeastern France,
in the year 1412.
She was born to a peasant family in a small stone house located next to
the village church.
Her father was Jacques Darc (later mistakenly written “D’arc,”
which in English means “of Arc).”
Her life until she was 12 was normal, even with its many difficulties.
Peasant children did not go to school.
Joan was illiterate her whole life.
Beginning as soon as she was old enough, Joan worked on the family farm,
along with her parents, sister and three brothers.
She spun wool and sewed.
She also helped out in the fields, herding sheep and cattle.
The house in which she grew up itself was classified as a
‘prosperous’ peasant house, since it was made from stone rather than wood.
The house contained three or four small rooms, with a loft above, which
was reached by a ladder.
The main room where the parents slept was also used for the cooking and
eating. Water
was gotten from the village well.
Baths were in a wooden bucket, though usually only the hands and face
were washed.
The only things we know about her looks is that she was petite, had black
hair, brown eyes and a swarthy complexion.
She was never called beautiful, though some remarked on her “shapely
figure.” Most
people noticed her lovely and feminine voice as soon as they met her.
Joan was raised to be a devout Catholic.
She knew the Pater Noster (the Lords Prayer), the Hail Mary and the
Catholic Creed.
Practically nothing is known about Joan’s life up to the point of her
13 years; except the fact that she had been baptized in the Church. The priest
was named Jean Minet. ....to
be continued.... |
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