San Salvador, El Salvador — Central America (West Coast)
Oscar Romero
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 7, 2015
1. Oscar Romero Marker
Pueblos cuando se les
Sabe amar!
21 enero 1979
Monseρor Romero
XXII Aniversario de su martirio
1980-2002
San Salvador, 24 de marzo de 2002
How well the people respond
When they know how to love!
January 21, 1979
Monsignor Romero
XXII Anniversary of his martyrdom
1980-2002
San Salvador, March 24, 2002
Erected 2002.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Religion & Religious Structures. A significant historical month for this entry is January 1856.
Location. 13° 42.073′ N, 89° 13.406′ W. Marker is in San Salvador. It is on Alameda Franklin Delano Roosevelt, on the left when traveling west. The marker and statue are at the intersection of Alameda Franklin Delano Roosevelt and 65 Avenida at the Salvador del Mundo roundabout. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Alameda Franklin Delano Roosevelt 63, San Salvador, El Salvador. Touch for directions.
Regionally, it is in North America, specifically in Central America, in Mesoamerica, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, and in the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also a Spanish colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: El Salvador del Mundo (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct
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Another marker is no longer nearby. Eduardo Luis Duhalde (was approx. one kilometer away but has been confirmed missing).
Also see . . . Martyred Salvadoran Archbishop Oscar Romero closer to sainthood. CNN website entry, 2015 (Submitted on November 3, 2022.)
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2. Oscar Romero
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 13, 2015
3. Oscar Romero bust
This bust is found outside of the small apartment used by Romero during his time at Divina Providencia.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 7, 2015
4. Wide view of Oscar Romero Marker
The statue was the work of sculptor Napoleσn Alberto. It was vandalized on March 5, 2014.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 7, 2015
5. Oscar Romero statue base
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 13, 2015
6. Altar of the Capilla Divina Providencia where Romero was murdered.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 7, 2015
7. Site of Oscar Romero's assassination
Oscar Romero was shot and killed while officiating a mass at this chapel on the grounds of the Divine Providence Hospital in San Salvador on March 24, 1980. The chapel is on Avenida Rocνo off of Boulevard Constituciσn.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 7, 2015
8. Tomb of Oscar Romero
Romero's tomb is located underneath San Salvador's Cathedral in the central historic district of the city.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, May 19, 2016
9. Another view of the tomb of Archbishop Oscar Romero
Credits. This page was last revised on November 8, 2022. It was originally submitted on March 11, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 688 times since then and 35 times this year. Photos: 1. submitted on March 11, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 2. submitted on November 3, 2022, by Larry Gertner of New York, New York. 3. submitted on March 14, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 4, 5. submitted on March 11, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 6. submitted on March 14, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 7, 8. submitted on March 11, 2015, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. 9. submitted on June 2, 2016, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
