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St. Thomas More
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St. Thomas More was born at London in 1478. After a thorough grounding in religion and the classics, he entered Oxford to study law. Upon leaving the university he embarked on a legal career which took him to Parliament. In 1505, he married his beloved Jane Colt who bore him four children, and when she died at a young age, he married a widow, Alice Middleton, to be a mother for his young children.
By 1516, he had written his world-famous book "Utopia." He attracted the attention of Henry VIII, who appointed him to a succession of high posts and missions, and finally made him Lord Chancellor in 1529. However, he resigned in 1532, at the height of his career and reputation, when Henry persisted in holding his own opinions regarding marriage and the supremacy of the Pope.
In 1534, with his close friend, St. John Fisher, he refused to render allegiance to the King as the Head of the Church of England and was confined to the Tower. Fifteen months later, and nine days after St. John Fisher's execution, he was tried and convicted of treason. He told the court that he could not go against his conscience and wished his judges that "we may yet hereafter in heaven merrily all meet together to everlasting salvation." And on the scaffold, he told the crowd of spectators that he was dying as "the King's good servant, but God's first." He was beheaded on July 6, 1535.
St. Thomas More is a patron of lawyers. His feast day is June 22nd. |
Classic texts by and about Thomas More
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Saint Joseph Picture Book
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With full-page illustrations of each Saint
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A comprehensive exploration of More's books and letters
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Vision Book Series of Saints for Youth 9 - 15 years old.
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Sterling Silver Oval Patron Saint Medal (20" Chain)
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The fascinating and extraordinary story of his life
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The life and writings of Saint Thomas More
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By his son-in-law William Roper
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