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Thomas Becket

Thomas Becket was the Archbishop of Canterbury who became a martyr for his defense of the Church's independence from the monarchy. His life and death highlight the struggle for justice and faith.

Feast day
Dec 29
Known as
Martyr · Bishop
Era
medieval
Their life

Who they were

Thomas Becket was the Archbishop of Canterbury who became a martyr for his defense of the Church's independence from the monarchy. His life and death highlight the struggle for justice and faith.

Known for

Remembered for

Thomas Becket is honored in the Church as a martyr, bishop.

Feast day

Dec 29

Prayer

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Thomas Becket, pray for us — and help our family follow Christ as faithfully as you did. Amen.

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