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Thomas Becket is considered a saint by both the Roman Catholic Church and the Anglican Church. His shrine at Canterbury was the most important pilgrim destination in England, and Geoffrey Chaucer's book, the Canterbury Tales, was a fictional but contemporary portrayal of pilgrims and things they did on the road to Becket's shrine.

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Was Thomas Becket a missionary saint?

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What is Saint Thomas Beckett the patron saint of?

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Saint Thomas Becket, St. Thomas of Canterbury, (c. 1118 - December 29, 1170) was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 to 1170. Catholic priests do not marry.


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St. Thomas Becket


Why are pilgrims traveling to Canterbury?

They are going to see the tomb of Saint Thomas Becket.


Did Saint Thomas Becket have kids?

Thomas Becket was a priest and not married nor did he have any children. However, King Henry did send his son Henry to live with Thomas and the son said that Thomas showed him more love and compassion that did his actual father.


Archbishop of Canterbury by thomas becket?

Thomas Becket 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.


What was Thomas Becket the saint of when he died?

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