Saints

Martyr and archbishop of Canterbury. Thomas Becket was born in Cheapside, London, on 21st December (which was the feast of St Thomas the Apostle) around 1120, the son of a prosperous London merchant, Gilbert Beket and his wife Matilda. The young Thomas was sent as a student to Merton Priory and later attended a grammar school in London, possibly St Paul's Cathedral school. After his father suffe... Read More

The story of the massacre of the Holy Innocents is described in the Gospel of St Matthew. The Three Kings, following the star, come to King Herod, the Roman-appointed King of the Jews, looking for Jesus the promised newborn Messiah. Herod asks them to return to him after they have found him. The star leads the Magi to the infant Jesus, with Mary and Joseph. They adore him and offer their gifts ... Read More

Benedictine monk and bishop. Born of royal blood in the 7th century, Egwin entered a monastery as a young man. In 692 he was asked to become bishop of Worcester. As a bishop he became known as a protector of orphans and widows and a fair judge, however some clergy complained that he was too strict with them. A group of them, with the support of the king, made an official complaint against him. E... Read More