An Altar marking the spot of Thomas Becket's Martyrdom in Canterbury Cathedral.
Installed in 1986, the dramatic sculpture represents four Swords for the four Knights
who murdered him (two metal Swords with reddened tips and their two shadows).
The design is the work of Giles Blomfield of Truro.
Photo: 23 July 2006.
Source: Own work.
Author: Immanuel Giel
(Wikimedia Commons)
"The Unfinished Vespers Of 29 December 1170".
Sung by: Schola Gregoriana of Cambridge.
Mary Berry.
"The Martyrdom of Saint Thomas Becket.".
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Thomas Becket, also known as Saint Thomas of Canterbury, Thomas of London, and, later,
Thomas à Becket (21 December circa 1119 – 29 December 1170), was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 until his murder in 1170.
He is Venerated as a Saint and Martyr, by both The Catholic Church and The Anglican Communion. He engaged in conflict with Henry II, King of England, over the rights and privileges of The Church and was murdered by followers of the King in Canterbury Cathedral. Soon after his death, he was Canonised by Pope Alexander III.
