A Catholic priest in Ecuador has suddenly passed away after a crucifix of Jesus fell on him during live mass.
The Catholic priest has been identified as Father Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari, the parish priest of Perpetuo Socorro.
The viral footage widely shared on social media shows Father Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari addressing his congregation in Guayaquil on Saturday before the crucifix came tumbling down on top of him.
The news article shared by Yahoo.com read, “A Catholic priest died after a cross fell on top of him while he was performing a mass in Ecuador, which was being livestreamed at the time.
Footage shared widely on social media shows Father Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari, the parish priest of Perpetuo Socorro, addressing his congregation in Guayaquil on Saturday before the crucifix came tumbling down on top of him.
The Archdiocese of Guayaquil on Sunday confirmed that Father Molinari had died in a post on social media, which said: “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.”
“Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.”
Watch the video below:
Catholic priest Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari was killed when a crucifix fell on him during a service in Ecuador. Congregants tried to help, but he died from his injuries. https://t.co/u2b4DaZPok
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