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

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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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