Becket
ancestor Christian single tradition · 1
Becket was venerated as a martyr after his death. The faithful throughout Europe began venerating Becket, and he was canonised by Pope Alexander III in 1173. Henry II performed public penance at Becket's tomb in 1174.
When
- First attested
- 1173 CE
- Attested period
- 1173 – 1220
- Historical notes
- Canonized in 1173 CE.
Relationships
- sibling of
- Mary
Sources
wikipedia (1)
Source passages
“the monks prepared Becket's body for burial. According to some accounts, it was found that Becket had worn a hairshirt under his archbishop's garments – a sign of penance. Soon after, the faithful throughout Europe began venerating Becket as a martyr, and on 21 February 1173”
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