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The “model” life of St Thomas Becket has been recalled by the Archbishop of Canterbury on the 850th anniversary of his murder. Becket was cut down by knights loyal to King Henry II on December 29 1170, in an assassination that shook medieval England. That Becket, then archbishop of Canterbury, could be killed in front of witnesses as he sheltered in Canterbury Cathedral remains a shocking event. Now, current Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has paid tribute to the saint’s life and legacy. Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby (right) with the Dean of Canterbury Cathedral, the Very ...

The “model” life of St Thomas Becket has been recalled by the Archbishop of Canterbury on the 850th anniversary of his murder. Becket was cut down by knights loyal to King Henry II on December 29 1170, in an assassination that shook medieval England. That Becket, then archbishop of Canterbury, could be killed in front of witnesses as he sheltered in Canterbury Cathedral remains a shocking event. Now, current Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has paid tribute to the saint’s life and legacy. Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby (right) with the Dean of Canterbury Cathedral, the Very ...

The “model” life of St Thomas Becket has been recalled by the Archbishop of Canterbury on the 850th anniversary of his murder. Becket was cut down by knights loyal to King Henry II on December 29 1170, in an assassination that shook medieval England. That Becket, then archbishop of Canterbury, could be killed in front of witnesses as he sheltered in Canterbury Cathedral remains a shocking event. Now, current Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby has paid tribute to the saint’s life and legacy. Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby (right) with the Dean of Canterbury Cathedral, the Very ...