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Oscar Romero was an Archbishop of the Catholic Church who was killed as he was saying Mass in San Salvador, El Salvador. This occurred on March 24, 1980 because he criticized the Revolutionary Government Junta.
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∙ 9y ago
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Yes, Archbishop Oscar Romero was canonized by the Catholic Church on October 14, 2018. He was recognized as a saint for his commitment to justice, peace, and the defense of human rights in El Salvador.
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∙ 16y agoWell, he was archbishop for three years and died while still in office in 1980, therefore, Oscar Romero was appointed archbishop in 1977, but he was an auxiliary bishop of San Salvador since 1970 and was appointed bishop of Santiago de Maria in 1974.
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∙ 9y agoThe government of El Salvador was extremely oppressive to the poor of the country who made up 99 percent of the population. Archbishop Romero publicly spoke out against the government and became a target of extreme right-wing death squads.
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∙ 9y agoA cause for sainthood for Oscar Romero has been opened but he has not been declared a saint. Recently, Pope Francis has approved the martyrdom declaration for Oscar Romero so the door is now open for him to be beatified.
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∙ 13y agoArchbishop Romero frequently spoke out against the cruelty and oppression of the government of El Salvador. This angered the government at its supporters. A member of the extreme right-wing death squad shot him while he was saying Mass.
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∙ 11y agoWhile a cause for sainthood for Oscar Romero has been opened, he has not been canonized as of 2012. However, he had saintly qualities in his life. He spoke out against the government of El Salvador for the persecuted of the poor even though doing so would endanger his own life.
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On the 14th of October 2018, Pope Francis canonized seven saints in Rome’s Saint Peter’s Square – a ceremony years in the making.
Germaine Erdman
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∙ 11y agoOscar Romero lived from 1917 until 1980. He was a christian and Archbishop of San Salvador.
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∙ 12y agobecausen he heard an insparational speech when he was 13 years old he wanted to make a difference
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When is Oscar Romero's feast day?
Oscar Romero has not yet been canonized or beatified so has no official feast day.
What is Oscar Romero patron saint of?
A cause for sainthood has been opened for Oscar Romero but he is not a canonized saint yet so has on patronages.
How is Oscar Romero celebrated today?
Although a cause for sainthood for Oscar Romero has been established, he is not yet beatified nor canonized so he would have no feast day celebrating his life.
Has Oscar romero the title of blessed?
Yes he does he was canonized by Pope John Paul the Second... He was because he fought for freedom in El Salvador
What country did Oscar romero live in?
Oscar Romero was from El Salvador.Archbishop Oscar Romero lived in saint Tropez.
Did Oscar Romero get any awards?
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.
What was Oscar Romero's religion?
He was Catholic.
When did Oscar Romero become an archbishop?
Oscar Romero became the Archbishop of San Salvador in 1977.
How old was Oscar Romero when he died?
Oscar Romero was 62 years old when he was assassinated on March 24, 1980.
Did Oscar Romero marry?
Oscar Romero was a priest and bishop and was never married.
Did Oscar romero have siblings?
Yes, Oscar Romero had five siblings. He was the second of seven children in his family.
What is an interesting fact about Oscar Romero?
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.
