Oscar Romero is one of the most famous and unique archbishops in Latin America for his devotion and his relationship with the poor. Romero was one of the first to speak out for the poor and fought for human rights and for the victims of the bloody civil war in El Salvador. Romero's birth name is Oscar Arnulfo y Galdamez and he was born on August 15, 1917 in Ciudad Barrios, a small mountain village in El Salvador. He is the son of Guadalupe de Jesus and Santos Romero. As a result of his deep passion for learning, Romero received an education until the age of twelve. Romero was invited to study at a seminary in San Miguel at the age of fourteen. After finishing his studies in San Miguel, Romero attended college at the Gregorian University of Rome for six years where he earned a degree in theology. On April 4, 1942, San Miguel assigned him the role of Secretary of the Diocese for twenty-three years. Romero also became editor of the diocesan Catholic newspaper and parish priest of the cathedral church. Romero was invited to study at a seminary in San Miguel at the age of fourteen. After Romero finished his studies in San Miguel, he attended college at the Gregorian University of Rome for six years where he earned a degree in theology. On April 4, 1942, San Miguel assigned him the position of Secretary of the Diocese for twenty-three years. Romero also became editor of the diocesan Catholic newspaper and parish priest of the cathedral church. Shortly thereafter, Romero moved to San Salvador, El Salvador, to become general secretary of the National Bishops' Conference. On June 21, 1970, Romero was ordained auxiliary bishop of San Salvador. After serving as an auxiliary bishop for seven years, he finally became Archbishop of El Sa... mid-paper... to continue his education. Romero could have easily gone home like everyone else, but he didn't want to take the easy way out. Finally, Romero has always been hard on himself as an individual. “He had always been a tough taskmaster, being the hardest on himself. He had established for himself as a priest a series of rules, behaviors and performances which he followed to his full satisfaction. (Bob and Penny Lord, 11) Romero created guidelines for himself and had rules about what was appropriate behavior as a priest and, later, as a bishop. All of Romero's hard work, diligence and commitment reflected his great work ethic and allowed him to apply it later in his life to help others and become a better individual. Romero was committed to everything he did. He fought to achieve his goals, worked hard and didn't give up. Romero was dedicated to his faith, passion and beliefs.