Catholic priest killed by falling cross during livestreamed Mass in Ecuador
The archdiocese said the priest died after the crucifix fell, and footage showed worshippers calling for help as the livestream continued.
- On Saturday, Father Patricio Alfredo Sanchez Molinari, parish priest of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Guayaquil, Ecuador, died after a massive crucifix fell and struck him on the head during Mass.
- The incident occurred about 27 minutes into the ceremony, as thousands watched via livestream; footage of the structure leaning away from the wall and crashing onto the altar circulated widely on social media.
- Emergency responders arrived swiftly, but medical services could not save the priest. In the video, one attendee can be heard shouting, "Father, Father... call an ambulance!" after the terrible blow.
- On Sunday, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Guayaquil confirmed the death in a social media post, stating the priest "has departed for the Fathers House to rejoice in His presence and glory."
- As a member of the Redemptorist order serving in the Central Vicariate, Father Molinari's death prompted the Archdiocese to express solidarity with the Perpetuo Socorro Church community, relatives, and friends.
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The accident happened on Saturday.
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The Archdiocese of Guayaquil identified the priest as Patricio Sánchez
Priest Dies After Crucifix Falls During Mass, His Last Words Surface, 'All Of Us Here Will Also Die'
A Catholic priest in Ecuador died in a tragic accident that took place during a livestreamed Mass. According to reports, Patricio Alfredo Sanchez Molinari was giving his evening Mass when the large crucifix behind him fell on him, claiming his life. The video of the same has been going viral ever since, and now, his last words have surfaced.
Father Patricio Sánchez died after a large wooden cross fell from the wall on him while he was celebrating Mass in a church in Guayaquil, Ecuador. The incident was live-streamed and later spread across social media.
The event occurred in Guayaquil during a webcast. Cardinal Cabrera confirmed the death of the 53-year-old parish priest in his temple.
In Ecuador, a priest dies because a cross falls on his head. The scenes follow believers in the church – but also live on the net. During an ongoing mass, a cross falls from the wall and kills a Catholic priest. The fatal incident in Ecuador should not only have upset the congregation present. Patricio Alfredo Sánchez celebrated a Holy Mass with the faithful in the city of Guayaquil, which was also broadcast live on the Internet. The large woode…
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