"Voice of the Voiceless"
15 August 1917- 24 March 1980
Oscar Romero "Saint of the Poor"
The promise that Oscar Romero promised was that life, not death, would have the last word. He said, " I do not believe in death without resurrection. If they kill me, i will be resurrected in the Salvadoran people."
From the Bible= Leviticus 19:15: " Do not pervert justice; do not show partiality to the poor or favoritism to the great, but judge you neighbor fairly."
Assassinated
Nicknames
"Saint For the Poor'
"Saint of the Americas"
"Servant of God"
Stood up for the Poor
- Wanted justice for the poor and unwanted
- Showed compassion to those less fortunate
- Helped in any way possible
Oscar Romero
Oscar Romero once said...
"Peace is not the product of terror or fear. Peace is not the silence of cemeteries. Peace is not the silent result of violent repression. Peace is the generous, tranquil contribution of all to the good of all. Peace is dynamism. Peace is generosity. It is right and it is duty."