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he is a martyr because he was gunned down while consecrating the host in Mass. He was killed during a civil war and his death was not investigated because there were no "real" laws then because there laws no real government
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∙ 8y agoThe Sacred Congregation for the Causes of Saints have recently approved a declaration of martyrdom for Oscar Romero. He publicly preached against the government's treatment of the poor. This upset the right wing death squads who assassinated him. He is now on his way to beatification and eventual canonization.
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How does Oscar Romero being compared with a Martyr?
Romero died as a martyr while serving God and his people.
Who is Oscar Romero?
he influenced the people of his catholic community, because he held sermons and mass
Is Archbishop Oscar Romero a martyr or a political activist or both?
I would say he was both. Romero died for publicly speaking out for the poor in his nation.
How did Archbishop Oscar Romero become a martyr?
He was assassinated in March 1980 while celebrating Mass.
When is the feast day of Oscar Romeo?
Oscar Romero has a cause for sainthood opened but has not been declared as blessed so has no feast day. Pope Francis has recently approved a declaration certifying Romero as a martyr.
What country did Oscar romero live in?
Oscar Romero was from El Salvador.Archbishop Oscar Romero lived in saint Tropez.
What was Oscar Romero's religion?
He was Catholic.
Why is Oscar Romero considered a martyr and how did he die for his faith?
Romero was shot while he celebrated Mass by a right-wing death squad member because he was working to get the government to stop its oppresive way of running the country and persecution of the poor.
Was Oscar Romero Spanish?
No, Oscar Romero was not Spanish. He was a Salvadoran Roman Catholic Archbishop who became a vocal advocate for the poor and oppressed in El Salvador. He was assassinated in 1980 while celebrating Mass.
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.
