Thomas Becket
Thomas Becket
Thomas Becket – 29 December 1170) was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 until his murder in 1170. He is venerated as a saint and martyr by both 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...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionClergyman
Date of Birth21 December 1118
blood church liberty
I am ready to die for my Lord, that in my blood the Church may obtain liberty and peace.
teaching giving water
Many are needed to plant and water what has been planted now that the faith has spread so far and there are so many people... No matter who plants or waters, God gives no harvest unless what is planted is the faith of Peter and unless he agrees to his teachings.
kissing blow enemy
Better are the blows of a friend than the flase kisses of an enemy.
real winning giving
Remember the sufferings of Christ, the storms that were weathered... the crown that came from those sufferings which gave new radiance to the faith... All saints give testimony to the truth that without real effort, no one ever wins the crown.