Biography of this martyr, also known as St. Thomas of Canterbury, where he was archbishop and where he was murdered in 1170.

Brief biography.

From Vita S. Thomae, Cantuariensis Archepiscopi et Martyris. Grim was an eyewitness and, in fact, tried to stop the first blow.

Illustrated, with links, and a reading from a letter by St. Thomas.

Profile of the patron saint of Portsmouth.

Entry for this bishop and martyr, from the book "Lives of Saints," published by John J. Crawley.

Short biography, by Karen Rae Keck. Has some odd breaks in words.

A medieval hagiography. From "The Golden Legend," by Jacobus de Voragine. William Caxton translation.

Miniature from a fifteenth-century Flemish book of hours.

Excerpt from a novel by Alfred Duggan.

Biographical article, in the Columbia Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Includes bibliography.

Resources for the study of Becket and the controversies surrounding him, compiled by Scott McLetchie. Texts, bibliography (including films), virtual pilgrimage to Canterbury Cathedral.

"Thomas stands for the principle of God against Caesar."

Includes a digression on "benefit of clergy", and an excerpt from T.S. Eliot's "Murder in the Cathedral".

Fairly lengthy biographical essay. With prayers.