SAINT
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A saint of the Catholic Church
biography
Saint Oscar Romero (1917-1980), Archbishop of San Salvador, was a courageous defender of the poor and an outspoken voice against violence and injustice, who was assassinated while celebrating Mass. Canonized in 2018, he is honored as a martyr for the faith.
feast Day
03-24
patronages
- El Salvador
- persecuted Christians
canonization Status
canonized
feast Month
3
feast Day Of Month
24