Martyr
Saint Thomas More
Saint Thomas More was a statesman, lawyer, and martyr who stood firmly for his conscience in the face of royal pressure. His principled stand and subsequent martyrdom continue to serve as an example of integrity and faithfulness.
Patron saint of
Lawyers, Statesmen, Converts
- Feast
- June 22
- Era
- 16th Century
- Place
- London
At a Glance
Saint Thomas More
- Feast Day
- June 22
- Era
- 16th Century
- Primary Place
- London
- Vocation
- Martyr
- Patronage
- Lawyers, Statesmen, Converts
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Overview
Saint Thomas More
Saint Thomas More was a statesman, lawyer, and martyr who stood firmly for his conscience in the face of royal pressure. His principled stand and subsequent martyrdom continue to serve as an example of integrity and faithfulness.
Feast day: June 22
Patronage
Lawyers, Statesmen, Converts
Connected Places
- London, England: Site of his execution
- Rochester, England: Memorial to his legacy
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