Looking at the statue of Joan of Arc was enough to describe the life she lived and the kind of woman she was. A woman who could barely write her name believed that she was hearing God’s voices. Her story struck me in a way that she used her visions to help fight for her land. She was a religious warrior and knight but in the end she was convicted of heresy. Burned at the stake.
She was declared innocent after the posthumous retrial. She was canonized by Pope Benedict XV on May 16, 1920 and since then became popular as a saint of the Roman Catholic Church.
We had the chance to see this golden bronze statue of Joan of Arc (Jeanne d´Arc) at the Rue de Rivoli – Place des Piramides in Paris. It is said that a copy of this statue was given to the city of New Orleans.
used tires says
24 April 2012 at 13:38That is quite a beautiful and majestic statue. It is indeed quite sad what happened to her though. Quite tragic.
-Jean
Marlene says
29 April 2012 at 20:36And the way they punish people who committed crimes before was horrible. I could not imagine seeing a person being burned in a stake.
willie says
24 April 2012 at 13:41HI Marlene,
Haven’t seen you for a while. What’s up?
Marlene says
29 April 2012 at 20:36Hello Willy, my work is taking much of my time nowadays.
Terence says
24 April 2012 at 16:13Awesome and lovely statue. She is a true inspiration.
Marlene says
29 April 2012 at 21:07Yes, indeed. So sad it’s hard to find a Joan of Arc in our present times.
Colors of Timeless says
26 April 2012 at 07:20Beautiful pictures – I love paris – have a nice week…
Marlene says
29 April 2012 at 21:08Thank you. Me, too.
SEO says
7 May 2012 at 22:14What an awesome statue. How appropriate for such a remarkable woman.