Priest killed by falling crucifix during livestreamed Mass as worshippers rush to help - Fox News
Father Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari was killed after a large wooden crucifix fell on him during a livestreamed Mass in Ecuador. The incident occurred at the Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro Church in Guayaquil.
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The tragic nature of the event, captured on a live broadcast, has drawn significant international attention and mourning from the religious community.
A priest preparing Communion was fatally struck by a falling crucifix during a livestreamed Mass in Ecuador, turning a moment of worship into a frantic rush to save him. Father Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari was standing at the altar of Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro Church in Guayaquil on Saturday when the large wooden crucifix behind him suddenly fell forward and struck him. Video of the service captures screams erupting inside the church as worshippers ran to his side and called for help. HISTORIC NYC CHURCH ENGULFED IN 5-ALARM BLAZE; 6 FIREFIGHTERS INJURED BATTLING STUBBORN FLAMES The Archdiocese of Guayaquil confirmed his death in a Facebook statement, identifying him as the parish priest of Perpetuo Socorro Church in its Central Vicariate. "Our dear Fr. Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari … has departed to the Father’s House to enjoy His presence and His glory," the archdiocese wrote in Spanish.
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