December 29 “veneration as a tangible memorial”

Thomas Becket was murdered on December 29th 1170. Becket was the Archbishop of Canterbury, but fell into conflict with King Henry II. The king had Becket murdered. One year later, the Pope Canonized Becket as a Martyr for the Church-standing up to the King. He was buried at Canterbury Cathedral. For hundreds of years, PilgrimsContinue reading “December 29 “veneration as a tangible memorial””