377th ANNIVERSARY OF THE ROYAL MARTYRDOM 1649 - 2026
Welcome to the Tennessee Chapter of the Society of King Charles the Martyr
The SKCM is an ecumenical and devotional society dedicated to remembering King Charles I of England (1600-1649).
About King Charles the First
Background
King Charles I was the son of James I of England (VI of Scotland) and Anne of Denmark, who was martyred for the faith in his defense of the Anglican Church, the Book of Common Prayer, and the Episcopacy.
Coronation
Following his coronation as King of England 2 February 1626 at Westminster Abbey, Charles Stuart was consecrated King of Scotland at the Palace of Holyrood, Edinburgh, Scotland, 18 June 1633.
Martyrdom & Sainthood
On 30 January 1649 King Charles I was martyred at Whitehall Palace for his refusal to abandon the Episcopacy and give up the Church. After the death of the regicide Oliver Cromwell, the monarchy and church were restored, and Charles I was canonized a Saint by the Convocations of Canterbury and York on 30 January 1661.