Fairly lengthy biographical essay. With prayers.
Illustrated, with links, and a reading from a letter by St. Thomas.
From Vita S. Thomae, Cantuariensis Archepiscopi et Martyris. Grim was an eyewitness and, in fact, tried to stop the first blow.
Profile of the patron saint of Portsmouth.
Excerpt from a novel by Alfred Duggan.
Includes a digression on "benefit of clergy", and an excerpt from T.S. Eliot's "Murder in the Cathedral".
Biography of this martyr, also known as St. Thomas of Canterbury, where he was archbishop and where he was murdered in 1170.
Entry for this bishop and martyr, from the book "Lives of Saints," published by John J. Crawley.
Resources for the study of Becket and the controversies surrounding him, compiled by Scott McLetchie. Texts, bibliography (including films), virtual pilgrimage to Canterbury Cathedral.
Biographical article, in the Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Includes bibliography.
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