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A Short Biography of Saint Joan of Arc

Saint Joan was born on January 6, 1412, in the village of Domremy to
Jacques and Isabelle d'Arc. Joan was the youngest of their five children.
While growing up among the fields and pastures of her village, she was
called Jeannette but when she entered into her mission, her name was
changed to Jeanne, la Pucelle, or Joan, the Maid.

As a child she was taught domestic skills as well as her religion by her
mother. Joan would later say, "As for spinning and sewing, I fear no
woman in Rouen." And again, "It was my mother alone who taught me
the 'Our Father' and 'Hail Mary' and the 'Creed;' and from none other
was I taught my faith."

From her earliest of years Joan was known for her obedience to her
parents, religious fervor, goodness, unselfish generosity and kindness
toward her neighbors. Simonin Munier, one of Joan's childhood friends,
tells how Joan had nursed him back to health when he was sick. Some of
her playmates......

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