Joan of Arc is the patron saint of France and of soldiers. Because of her imprisonment, trial, and execution, she is also regarded as the patron saint of prisoners and of people who have been persecuted for their religious beliefs. In addition, some consider her a patron of rape victims. Joan of Arc was canonized in 1920 by Benedict XV, and her feast day is May 30.
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