Fifth Day of Christmas
Optional Memorial of St. Thomas Becket, 1118-1170; originally a friend of King Henry II, as Archbishop of Canterbury he opposed Henry's intrusion into Church affairs; slain in Canterbury Cathedral by four of King Henry's knights
Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 12/29/21
Gospel: Luke 2:22-35

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<li>Fifth Day of Christmas</li>
<li>Optional Memorial of St. Thomas Becket, 1118-1170; originally a friend of King Henry II, as Archbishop of Canterbury he opposed Henry's intrusion into Church affairs; slain in Canterbury Cathedral by four of King Henry's knights</li>
<li>Office of Readings and Morning Prayer for 12/29/21</li>
<li>Gospel: Luke 2:22-35</li>
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