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5 days ago · How did St. Thomas Becket die? St. Thomas Becket, the archbishop of Canterbury, was murdered on December 29, 1170, in Canterbury Cathedral by four knights after a dispute …
Thomas Becket - Wikipedia
He is known for his conflict with King Henry II over the rights and privileges of the Church and was murdered by followers of the king in Canterbury Cathedral. He was canonised by Pope …
Get to know Saint Thomas Becket, martyr and member of ‘Christ’s ...
2 days ago · Saint Thomas Becket, whose feast day is Dec. 29, is a medieval martyr known today as a member of “Christ’s nobility.” He was the archbishop of Canterbury, and his murder in …
Gospel in Art: Saint Thomas Becket, Bishop, Martyr | ICN
1 day ago · Today we celebrate the Feast of Saint Thomas Becket (1118-1170), Archbishop of Canterbury, who was murdered in his own cathedral on 29 December 1170. At the age of just …
December 29, 1170: The Murder That Reshaped England’s …
2 days ago · Thomas Becket’s ascent to the pinnacle of English ecclesiastical power and subsequent assassination is a tale that profoundly shaped the historical landscape of church …
Unsilent Night: St. Thomas Becket and the Martyrs of Christmas
2 days ago · Becket’s martyrdom is now part of a trilogy of death that inserts itself into our Christmas octave each year. The Church commemorates St. Stephen, the first martyr, on the …
St. Thomas Becket: Martyr of Conscience and Courage
1 day ago · St. Thomas Becket (c. 1119–1170), Archbishop of Canterbury and martyr, whose feast is celebrated annually on December 29, stands as a compelling witness to the primacy of …
The Murder of Thomas Becket - World History Edu
Nov 12, 2024 · Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury, was murdered on December 29, 1170, in Canterbury Cathedral. His assassination was a shocking and brutal event, driven by a …
Who was Thomas Becket? - The Becket Story
Thomas Becket was an English archbishop and martyr, famously murdered by knights of Henry II at Canterbury Cathedral. After his death, his tomb and relics became a focus for pilgrimage …
Archbishop Thomas Becket is murdered - HISTORY
Feb 9, 2010 · Archbishop Thomas Becket is brutally murdered in Canterbury Cathedral by four knights of King Henry II of England, apparently on orders of the king. In 1155, Henry II …