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On Friday the 13th in October of 1307, King Philip IV of France ordered the arrest of all of the Knights Templar throughout France. They were accused of heresy, subjected to interrogations, brutally tortured, and then ultimately disbanded. Their final Grand Master was burned at the stake in 1314.
A rather dark chapter in medieval history for an already ominous date!
But here's where things get particularly interesting for those of us who enjoy a little esoteric Joan lore…
Could Joan have had some connection to the Knights Templar? Officially, there's no historical evidence linking her (after all, the Templars were disbanded a century before her birth); that hasn't stopped generations of theorists and enthusiasts from exploring the unusual coincidences, such as Joan's mysterious "Sword of Fierbois" bearing five crosses which are claimed to represent the Jerusalem Cross of the Templar king.
Coincidence? Medieval conspiracy? An underground legacy that survived the fall of the order? We'll leave that one open for discussion.
Of course, this is all in the spirit of mysterious historical curiosities. Perhaps a future Salon de Jeanne d'Arc topic?
Happy Friday the 13th! 🖤
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The clock is ticking! The deadline to apply for the 2027 Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc Maid of Honor Contest is just FIVE DAYS AWAY!
A quick reminder: This opportunity is specifically for young women ages 16–19 who are bilingual in French and English and have demonstrated leadership abilities.
Don't wait until the last minute! Applications require more than just filling out a form. Candidates must also submit an essay and two letters of recommendation!
Applications are FREE, but time is running out!
🗓️ DEADLINE: November 15, 2026, at midnight! No exceptions!
👉 Apply now: forms.gle/Z1yeVCRJAn4THmhz9
Know a French-speaking young role model who would make a wonderful Joan? Share this post with her! ⚜️
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🐎⚔️ WANT TO RIDE A HORSE THROUGH THE FRENCH QUARTER HOLDING A SWORD? ⚔️🐎
Well, here's your chance!
Here's a photo of our 2026 Joan, Rory Davis, preparing for her ride through the quarter!
The Krewe de Jeanne d’Arc is holding a contest for our 2027 Maid of Honor! Young women ages 16-19 with French language experience and leadership abilities are invited to apply for the opportunity to become Joan of Arc.
The selected Maid of Honor will:
⚔️ Ride horseback as Joan of Arc, leading our annual January 6th parade through the French Quarter.
🇫🇷 Travel to Orléans, France, in summer 2027 to represent New Orleans in our sister city.
✈️ Receive a travel scholarship covering airfare and travel insurance for herself and a parent/chaperone.
There's just ONE WEEK LEFT to apply!
🗓️ Deadline is November 15, 2026, at midnight
Know someone who would make a fantastic Joan? Tag them or share this post! ⚜️
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A “historical” book club meeting, with old & new participants…including two new members—one with a military background who attended the Naval Academy—and a guest who is thinking of joining the krewe who lives in Lafayette & hails from our sister city, Orleans, France!!! Thanks to all for a friendly, lively and informative discussion! We also generated a solid list of potential 2027 books (we typically read 3-4 per year, starting in March)—and welcome your ideas too!
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