Saint of the Day for December 29
Saint of the Day
Liturgical calendar Saint Thomas Becket, Bishop and Martyr
Thomas Becket
Bishop and Martyr
Thomas Becket, also known as Saint Thomas of Canterbury, Thomas of London and later Thomas à Becket, was an English cleric and statesman who served as Lord Chancellor from 1155 to 1162, and then as Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 until his death in 1170. He is known for his conflict with King Henry II over the rights and privileges of the Church and was murdered by followers of the king. Becket is venerated as a saint and martyr by the Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion.
Other saints and blesseds of the day
- Davidking of Israel and Judah
- Trophimus of Arles3rd century Gallo-Roman founding bishop of Arles
- Martinianus of MilanArchbishop of Milan
- EbrulfFrankish hermit and abbot
- Aileránscholar, saint
- Marcellus of AcemataSyrian monk
- Thaddaios Stoudites
Bible Verse of the Day
O come, let us sing unto the Lord: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.
On December 29 the Church remembers several saints and blesseds. Every day of the year has its saints: browse them all in the saints calendar.