Priest trágically d!es after massive crucifix falls on his head during livestreamed mass

A Catholic priest, Fr. Patricio Alfredo Anchez Molinari, has d!ed after a massive crucifix fell and struck him on the head during Mass he was conducting at the Perpetuo Socorro (Our Lady of Perpetual Help) Church, Ecuador on Saturday, October 17,

The tragedy was witnessed by his parishioners who was in church as well as thousands more watching the Mass via livestream.

The incident happened about 27 minutes into the ceremony, with the recording showing the structure lean away from the wall before crashing down onto where the priest was standing on the altar.

Despite the swift arrival of emergency responders, Fr. Sánchez Molinari tragically died from his injuries.

The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Guayaquil confirmed the priest’s death.

A statement from the Diocese reads

‘We inform you that our beloved Father Patricio Alfredo Sanchez Molinari, who served as parish priest of the Perpetual Help church in the Central Vicariate, has departed for the Father’s House to enjoy his presence and glory.

The Archdiocese of Guayaquil joins in prayer for the eternal rest of his soul and expresses its solidarity, affection and love to the Redemptorist family, his relatives and friends.’