Meaning | (Roman Catholic Church) archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 to 1170; murdered following his opposition to Henry II's attempts to control the clergy (1118-1170). |
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Synonyms | Thomas a Becket, Saint Thomas a Becket, St. Thomas a Becket |
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Category | Roman Catholic, Western Church, Roman Catholic Church, Church of Rome, Roman Church | The Christian Church based in the Vatican and presided over by a pope and an episcopal hierarchy |
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Instance of | archbishop | A bishop of highest rank |
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martyr | One who voluntarily suffers death as the penalty for refusing / refusing to renounce their religion |
saint | A person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization |