5 Quotes & Sayings By Thomas Becket

Thomas Becket was born around 1170, the son of Gilbert de Gant and his wife Otela. He was canon of St. Paul's Cathedral in London, England, before being made Archbishop of Canterbury in 1158 by King Henry II. While a bishop he took a vow of celibacy and dedicated his life to the service of Christ and his church Read more

He is known as "the Martyr" for his martyrdom at Canterbury Cathedral on December 29, 1174. He is considered a saint in the Catholic Church and referred to as "the second apostle of Canterbury."

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Who shall resist Anti-Christ when he comes if we show such patience towards the vices and crimes of his precursors? By such leniency, we encourage kings to become tyrants and tempt them to withdraw every privilege and all jurisdiction from the Churches. Thomas Becket
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Remember the sufferings of Christ, the storms that were weathered... the crown that came from those sufferings which gave new radiance to the faith... All saints give testimony to the truth that without real effort, no one ever wins the crown. Thomas Becket
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Many are needed to plant and water what has been planted now that the faith has spread so far and there are so many people... No matter who plants or waters, God gives no harvest unless what is planted is the faith of Peter and unless he agrees to his teachings. Thomas Becket
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The Church of Christ is constituted in two orders, the clergy and the people, the one having the care of the Church that all may be ruled for the salvation of souls; the other contains kings, princes, and nobles who have to carry on secular government that all things may lead to the peace and unity of the Church. Thomas Becket