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Thomas Becket was making his way slowly towards the High Altar, or perhaps towards St Augustine's Chair in which he had been consecrated Archbishop some 8 years earlier.
The Archbishop knew he was being followed by his attackers and he knew he was about to be killed. He calmly reached the transept containing the altar of St Benedict where the knights and the clergyman with them attempted to drag him from the cathedral, but he simply said: "I will not leave; here shall you work your will and obey your orders."
The knights then struck him several times with their swords (some accounts say there were four strokes to his head) and he fell first to his knees and then onto his face, his hands stretched out and joined as if praying. In this position he died, the top of his skull cut off.
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∙ 12y ago
Yes, Thomas Becket was excommunicated by Pope Alexander III in 1166 for conflicts with King Henry II of England. This led to Becket's temporary exile from England.
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∙ 8y agoNo, Thomas Becket was not excommunicated. He was a martyr, however.
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What did Thomas Becket do to the people who supported the king?
When Thomas Becket came back to England, he refused to forgive the King's followers and excommunicated them (banished them from the Church).
What did the pope do after the death of thomas becket?
He excommunicated them, then sent them on a pilgrimage for 14 years to the Holy Land.
Was Thomas Becket a missionary saint?
No, Thomas Becket was not a missionary.
When was Thomas Becket born?
Thomas Becket was born on December 21, 1118.
In what cathedral did Thomas becket die?
Canterbury cathedral was the location of the martyrdom of St Thomas Becket.
What was Thomas becket's middle name?
Thomas Becket's middle name was Edward.
What is Thomas Becket's birthday?
Thomas Becket was born on December 21, 1118.
Why was Thomas becket called Thomas a becket?
Thomas Becket was not called Thomas à Becket during his own lifetime. He was called Thomas à Becket, by people who wrote about him much later, possibly in imitation of the name Thomas à Kempis, who was another medieval monk. Also Thomas Becket was commonly known as "Thomas à Becket", although this form seems not to have been contemporaneous, but a post-Reformation adornment, possibly in imitation ofThomas à Kempis.
Why did becket ran away to France?
Becket ran away to France because he excommunicated every one in the church who was loyal to Henry II.
Who was Saint Thomas Becket's father?
Thomas was the son of Gilbert Becket and his wife Matilda.
Where was Thomas Becket born?
Thomas Becket was born in Cheapside, London around 1118
How did thomas becket trust in god?
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