Oklahoma Martyr
Season 7 Episode 3 | 28m 47sVideo has Closed Captions
An Oklahoma farm boy who became a priest and was murdered may one day become a saint.
Father Stanley Rother found his life’s calling at a mission in Guatemala. He became very close to the people of the mountain village, but his compassion made him a target. In July 1981, he was brutally murdered in the rectory of the church. In September Father Rother was beatified in Oklahoma City by a Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church and is on a path to being recognized as a saint.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
Back in Time is a local public television program presented by OETA
Oklahoma Martyr
Season 7 Episode 3 | 28m 47sVideo has Closed Captions
Father Stanley Rother found his life’s calling at a mission in Guatemala. He became very close to the people of the mountain village, but his compassion made him a target. In July 1981, he was brutally murdered in the rectory of the church. In September Father Rother was beatified in Oklahoma City by a Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church and is on a path to being recognized as a saint.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
How to Watch Back in Time
Back in Time is available to stream on pbs.org and the free PBS App, available on iPhone, Apple TV, Android TV, Android smartphones, Amazon Fire TV, Amazon Fire Tablet, Roku, Samsung Smart TV, and Vizio.
Providing Support for PBS.org
Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorship
Support for PBS provided by:
Back in Time is a local public television program presented by OETA