#SaintOscarRomero

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Saint Oscar Romero

1917-1980

Feast Day: :March 24

Patronage: El Salvador, the Catholic Diocese of San Salvador, Caritas International

Saint Oscar Romero, beatified in 2015 and declared a martyr by Pope Francis, was assassinated while saying Mass. He spoke out against human rights violations, El Salvador’s civil war victims and in solidarity with the poor. As Bishop, he was friendly to Opus Dei and a good shepherd to his people in San Salvador. The United Nations honors him on March 25th, the International Day for the Rights to the Truth Concerning Gross Human Rights Violations and for the Dignity of Victims.

Prints, plaques & holy cards available for purchase here: (website)

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"Let us not tire of preaching love; it is the force that will overcome the world." - #SaintOscarRomero

March 24 is the Feast of Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero, Bishop and Martyr. #SaintoftheDay #OraProNobis

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"Saint Oscar Romero, Pray for Us!" . 📸 'Oscar Arnulfo Romero Galdámez'/Cappella Papale, Vaticano #SacredArtandImages #Catholic_Priest #CatholicPriestMedia