St. Louis IX of France – Royal Protectors Series | Official Lost Archives Scroll Edition

Printed on parchment-style paper, this 8.5x11 scroll brings the remarkable story of St. Louis IX — The Crusader King of France, Justice, Mercy, and Faithful Rule — to life in stunning detail. In 1226, Louis IX became King of France at the age of twelve. Renowned for his justice, charity, and deep devotion to God, he strengthened royal government, reformed laws, and cared for the poor and afflicted. His life of faith and service made him the model of an ideal Christian king and a beloved ruler whose legacy endures.

• Recovered Record — Chronicles, royal records, and the writings of contemporaries — especially Joinville’s Life of Saint Louis — preserve his deeds. Church tradition, documents, and the monuments he built, such as the Sainte-Chapelle in Paris, testify to the memory of this just and holy king
• Historical Account — Louis, born in 1214, became King of France in 1226 and reigned until 1270. Guided early by his mother Blanche of Castile, he led the Seventh Crusade to the Holy Land. Later he embarked on another crusade and died near Tunis in 1270. He was canonized in 1297
• When the Story is Told — Saint Louis is remembered for uniting kingship with humility, administering justice with fairness, showing mercy to all, caring for the poor and infirm, and placing his whole life in the service of Christ and His people
• Did You Know? — Saint Louis built the magnificent Sainte-Chapelle in Paris to house the most revered relics of Christ’s Passion, including the Crown of Thorns. Deeply devout, he placed his kingdom under God’s care and was canonized in 1297, becoming the only king of France officially recognized as a saint
• Words of Wisdom — "He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?" — Micah 6:8

Size: 8.5" x 11" | Printed on parchment-style paper
Series: Royal Protectors Series — Scroll Edition

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