Becket's murder led to the creation of which pilgrimage site?
Santiago de Compostela
Lourdes
Canterbury Cathedral
Walsingham
Answer
Canterbury Cathedral became a renowned pilgrimage site due to the martyrdom of Thomas Becket, the Archbishop of Canterbury, in 1170. His murder in the cathedral's precincts transformed it into a sacred destination, attracting thousands of pilgrims seeking spiritual redemption and paying homage to Becket's shrine. The cathedral subsequently became a symbol of religious fervor and a focal point for medieval Christian devotion.
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