Thomas Becket Quotes

A collection of quotes by Thomas Becket.

Thomas Becket (1118-1170), also known as Saint Thomas of Canterbury, was an English archbishop and martyr. Born to humble parents, he rose through the ranks to become Chancellor to King Henry II. In 1162, he was appointed Archbishop of Canterbury, where he staunchly defended the rights and independence of the Church against the king's encroachment. This led to a fierce conflict between Henry and Becket, culminating in the archbishop's murder by royal knights in Canterbury Cathedral. His death elevated him to sainthood and made him a symbol of religious resistance against secular authority.

Remember the sufferings of Christ, the storms that were weat

Remember the sufferings of Christ, the storms that were weathered... the crown that came from those sufferings which gave new radiance to the faith... All saints give testimony to the truth that without real effort, no one ever wins the crown.

Thomas Becket

Faith

Many are needed to plant and water what has been planted now

Many are needed to plant and water what has been planted now that the faith has spread so far and there are so many people... No matter who plants or waters, God gives no harvest unless what is planted is the faith of Peter and unless he agrees to his teachings.

Thomas Becket

Faith