Priest Dies After Crucifix Falls During Livestreamed Mass in Ecuador
Father Patricio Sánchez Molinari was struck by a falling wooden crucifix while celebrating Mass in Guayaquil.
KEY POINTS
- Father Patricio Sánchez Molinari died during a livestreamed Mass
- A wooden crucifix detached from the wall and struck him at the altar
- The accident happened on Saturday evening, October 17, in Guayaquil
- A memorial Mass is scheduled for Sunday at 9 p.m. at the same church
A Catholic priest died after a large wooden crucifix fell on him during a livestreamed Mass in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
The incident occurred on Saturday evening, October 17, about 30 minutes into the service at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church.
“Father, Father … call an ambulance”
Worshippers shouted for help and called an ambulance, but the priest was pronounced dead later that day.
The Archdiocese of Guayaquil and the Redemptorist Congregation announced a memorial Mass for Sunday at 9 p.m. at the same church.
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