On this day, 458 years ago, Archbishop Cranmer was martyred March 21, 2014 by Fulcrum In commemoration of His Grace's martyrdom on this day 458 years ago, his final words are broadcast to the nation once again in the above video. And here, in defence of the Truth and in honour of His Grace's memory, is an excerpt from the sermon preached by Dr Rowan Williams seven years ago at the Church of St Mary the Virgin, Oxford: Archbishop Cranmer Blog. 21 March 2014 FulcrumShareTweetShare