He was assassinated in March 1980 while celebrating Mass.
Oscar Romero became the Archbishop of San Salvador in 1977.
I would say he was both. Romero died for publicly speaking out for the poor in his nation.
He was Catholic.
Archbishop Oscar Romero High School was created in 2004.
In a Church as an archbishop in El Salvador.
Oscar Romero was 59 years old when appointed archbishop on February 23, 1977.
Romero died as a martyr while serving God and his people.
Archbishop Oscar Romero High School's motto is 'We plant the seed that one day will grow'.
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.
he got killed
Oscar Romero has not yet been beatified so does not have a feast day.
Oscar Romero was shot during the consecration at a Mass he was saying on March 24, 1980.