He wasn't exactly an all-encompassing, sacrificing, holy son of god from thousands of years ago.
He's Not.
Oscar Romero was from El Salvador.Archbishop Oscar Romero lived in saint Tropez.
He was Catholic.
Oscar Romero was elevated to archbishop on February 23, 1977.
Oscar Romero lived like Jesus by standing up against injustice, advocating for the poor and marginalized, and working towards peace and reconciliation in his community. He used his position as Archbishop of San Salvador to speak out against oppression and violence, following Jesus' example of love, compassion, and sacrifice for others.
Oscar Romero was assassinated on March 24, 1980, at the age of 62.
Oscar Romero was a priest and bishop and was never married.
Yes, Oscar Romero had five siblings. He was the second of seven children in his family.
Oscar Romero was born in Ciudad Barrios, a small town in El Salvador .
Oscar Romero was shot while saying Mass on March 24, 1980.
Archbishop Oscar Romero High School was created in 2004.
Oscar Romero has not yet been beatified so does not have a feast day.