Saint Thomas Becket

Fifth Day within the Octave of the Nativity of the Lord Saint Thomas Becket Bishop and Martyr 1 Jn 2:3-11/Lk 2:22-35 (202) Pss Prop.

*St. Thomas Becket – Boucicaut.

This artwork by the Master Boucicaut shows the Archbishop of Canterbury, Saint Thomas Becket, being martyred by the knights of King Henry II, while his altar-server attempts a defense with a crucifix.

https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/saints/thomas-becket-786
CATHOLICISM SAINTS ST. THOMAS BECKET

**Thomas Becket (/ˈbɛkɪt/), also known as Saint Thomas of Canterbury, Thomas of London and later Thomas à Becket (21 December 1119 or 1120 – 29 December 1170), was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 until his murder in 1170. He is venerated as a saint and martyr by the Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion. He engaged in conflict with Henry II, King of England, over the rights and privileges of the Church and was murdered by followers of the king in Canterbury Cathedral. Soon after his death, he was canonised by Pope Alexander III.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Becket

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