"When Thomas of Canterbury was at the court of the King of England, he realised that what was happening there was contrary to religion. He then left the court and entrusted himself to the Archbishop of Canterbury, who appointed him archdeacon. The bishop, however, begged him to accept the position of chancellor to the king so that, by insinuating himself into the court, he could put his skills as an advisor to good use, putting some brake on the manoeuvres of those who wanted to harm the Church. The king began to esteem and love him to such an extent that, when the archbishop died, he managed to elevate Thomas to the episcopal see. Thomas tried to resist with all his might, but in the end, forced to obey, he bowed his head to take on that burden. From that moment on, his nature changed, and he became a perfect man, subjecting his body to the torment of hair shirts and fasting. (from “St Thomas of Canterbury”, p. 80)"
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