VIDEO: Shock As Catholic Priest Dies After Jesus’ Statue Falls On Him During Live-Streamed Church Service
Tragedy struck a Catholic church in Guayaquil, Ecuador, after a priest, Father Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari, died following an incident in which a crucifix fell on him during Mass.
The incident happened on Saturday while the priest was celebrating the service, which was being livestreamed.
A video of the incident, which has since gone viral on social media, showed Father Molinari speaking to worshippers before the crucifix suddenly fell on him.
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His death was confirmed on Sunday by the Archdiocese of Guayaquil in an official social media announcement.
In its statement, the Archdiocese described him as a beloved priest who served as the parish priest of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in the Central Vicariate.
“We announce that our beloved Fr. Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari, CSsR., who served as parish priest of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in the Central Vicariate, has departed for the Father’s House to rejoice in His presence and glory,” the statement said.
The Archdiocese concluded its announcement with a prayer for his eternal repose, asking God to grant him eternal rest and perpetual light.
