I would say he was both. Romero died for publicly speaking out for the poor in his nation.
The Vatican has recently declared that Oscar Romero was, indeed, a martyr. That opens the door for possible sainthood.
He was assassinated in March 1980 while celebrating Mass.
Romero died as a martyr while serving God and his people.
Oscar Romero, also known as Saint Oscar Romero, was a Salvadoran archbishop and advocate for social justice and human rights. He was assassinated in 1980 while celebrating Mass. Today, he is remembered as a martyr and a symbol of faith and courage in the face of oppression. His legacy lives on through his teachings and the ongoing work of organizations committed to social justice.
One example of a modern martyr is Saint Γscar Romero, the Archbishop of San Salvador who was assassinated in 1980 for speaking out against injustice and advocating for the poor and marginalized in El Salvador.
a murdered archbishop. there is no technical name. however, such a bishop would be a martyr
Oscar Arnulfo Romero was the Archbishop of San Salvador in El Salvador who spoke out against social injustice, poverty, and violence in the country. He was a prominent voice for human rights and social justice, advocating for the poor and marginalized. He was assassinated in 1980 while celebrating Mass, and is considered a martyr for his commitment to social justice and defense of human rights.
No, he is not yet a canonized saint. A few years after he was murdered in El Salvador, a case for his canonization was opened. Pope John Paul II bestowed on him the title of Servant of God - the first stage in the process towards canonization.
he influenced the people of his catholic community, because he held sermons and mass
A political Martyr because she wanted to be a martyr for her cause
Oscar Romero was the Archbishop of San Salvador and a prominent advocate for social justice and human rights in El Salvador. He was assassinated in 1980 while saying mass, and his murder was linked to his criticism of the government and his defense of the poor and oppressed. Romero was declared a martyr by the Catholic Church and was canonized as a saint in 2018.
Oscar Romero was archbishop of San Salvador during one of the most violent periods of El Salvadorian political histsory. He spoke out for basic human rights. He also spoke out for the poor and those whose lives had been adversely affected by the San Salvadorian civil war. He spoke out against Marxism and capitalism. Despite repeated warnings by those closest to him, who advised him to leave the country, he was murdered by an unknown assassin as he was saying the Mass in March of 1980. The fact that he spoke out for the less privileged even though it put him in a dangerous position is a demonstration of his heroic faith. His "cause" was forwarded to Rome in 1997 asking for his canonisation. El Salvadorians refer to him as San Romero (Saint Romero). He is martyr of the 20th century and stands as a beacon for all oppressed people.
Thomas Becket was Archbishop of Canterbury from 1162 until his murder in 1170. He is venerated as a saint and martyr by both the Catholic Church and the Anglican Communion.