Catholic Saint
St. Thomas Becket
“Martyrdom for the independence of the Church.”
Feast Day: December 28
Biography
St. Thomas Becket was the Archbishop of Canterbury who fiercely contested the authority of King Henry II over the church. His dedication to church independence led to a dramatic confrontation resulting in his martyrdom. Today, he is remembered as a symbol of religious freedom and integrity in leadership.
Prayer to St. Thomas Becket
I am ready to die for my country, but I will not betray my church.