By Our Correspondent<\/p>\n
Tragedy struck on Saturday as a Catholic priest, Father Patricio Alfredo S\u00e1nchez Molinari, died after a large crucifix fell on him while he was celebrating Mass in Guayaquil, Ecuador, in an incident captured during a livestream.<\/p>\n
Footage circulating on social media shows S\u00e1nchez Molinari addressing his congregation on Saturday before the crucifix suddenly came crashing down, striking him on the head.<\/p>\n
The Archdiocese of Guayaquil confirmed his death on Sunday in a statement mourning the priest, who served as parish priest of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in the Central Vicariate.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe announce that our beloved Fr. Patricio Alfredo S\u00e1nchez Molinari, CSsR., who served as parish priest of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in the Central Vicariate, has departed for the Father\u2019s House to rejoice in His presence and glory,\u201d the archdiocese said.<\/p>\n
The statement continued: \u201cEternal rest grant unto him, O Lord. And let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. Amen.\u201d<\/p>\n
The circumstances surrounding the crucifix\u2019s collapse remain unclear, with no official explanation issued on whether structural damage or faulty fittings contributed to the incident.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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