Thomas Becket

Archbishop

Thomas Becket was an English nobleman who served as 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, and was a close friend and chancellor to King Henry II. Their friendship soured after Becket's appointment as Archbishop, leading to a bitter dispute over the rights and privileges of the Church versus the power of the monarchy. This conflict culminated in his assassination by the king's followers inside Canterbury Cathedral, making him a powerful symbol of ecclesiastical resistance to secular authority.

Dec 21, 1120 - Dec 29, 1170 English 5 Quotes

Quotes by Thomas Becket

“We ought to obey God rather than men.”
 — Thomas Becket
authority faith obedience
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“For the name of Jesus and the protection of the Church, I am ready to embrace death.”
 — Thomas Becket
faith martyrdom sacrifice
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“I am ready to die for my Lord, that in my blood the Church may obtain liberty and peace.”
 — Thomas Becket
faith martyrdom sacrifice
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“If all the swords in England were pointed against my head, your threats would not move me.”
 — Thomas Becket
conviction courage defiance
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“I am their archbishop and I will not leave them.”
 — Thomas Becket
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