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On December 29 1170, four knights brutally murdered the Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket in the Canterbury Cathedral.
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∙ 9y ago
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∙ 13y agoThomas Beckett was canonized on February 21, 1173, by Pope Alexander III.
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∙ 13y agoSt. Thomas Becket was canonized on February 21, 1173, by Pope Alexander III, because of his life of heroic virtue and martyrdom.
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∙ 9y agoHe was murdered on December 29, 1170.
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Why is Thomas Becket remembered?
He was made a saint. Then remembered for it being a time for a very long time that the church was interfered with.
What Happened after Thomas Becket was murdered?
Henry was very upset, Thomas' body was buried in the Cathedral. Not long after Thomas was made a Saint.
Was Thomas Becket married?
Saint Thomas Becket, St. Thomas of Canterbury, (c. 1118 - December 29, 1170) was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 to 1170. Catholic priests do not marry.
What jobs did Thomas Becket have besides chancellor and archbishop?
He was a son, man, grand son and saint.
Why was Thomas Becket so powerful?
Thomas Becket was noticed by the important powers in the church, and the Archbishop Canterbury made him archdeacon. When King Henry II needed a chancellor, Becket was suggested by the man who was archbishop at the time, and Henry and Becket soon became friends. Henry saw to it that Becket became Archbishop when the position became vacant, and this made Becket the most powerful cleric in Britain.
Was Thomas Becket a missionary saint?
No, Thomas Becket was not a missionary.
What is Saint Thomas Becket the patron saint of?
Thomas Becket is the patron saint of:clergyExeter College, Oxford, EnglandPortsmouth, Englandsecular clergy
Who was Saint Thomas Becket's father?
Thomas was the son of Gilbert Becket and his wife Matilda.
What year was Becket made a saint?
Thomas was canonized on February 21, 1173, by Pope Alexander III.
Why is Thomas Becket remembered?
He was made a saint. Then remembered for it being a time for a very long time that the church was interfered with.
Did Saint Thomas Becket have any children?
No, there are no known children according to the wikipedia article.
What was the result of Thomas Becket's death?
Becket was made a saint, Henry II repented, and the Church remained independent of the state, tax free, and able to run its own courts.
Which country's patron saint is Saint Thomas Becket?
Saint Thomas Becket is the patron saint of England. He was the Archbishop of Canterbury in the 12th century and was martyred for his defense of the church's independence from the monarchy.
What Happened after Thomas Becket was murdered?
Henry was very upset, Thomas' body was buried in the Cathedral. Not long after Thomas was made a Saint.
How is Thomas Becket remembered today?
He was made a saint. Then remembered for it being a time for a very long time that the church was interfered with.
What is Saint Thomas Beckett the patron saint of?
Saint Thomas Becket is the patron saint of secular clergy, Exeter College, Portsmouth Cathedral, and protection against being struck by lightning.
Was Thomas Becket married?
Saint Thomas Becket, St. Thomas of Canterbury, (c. 1118 - December 29, 1170) was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 to 1170. Catholic priests do not marry.
