Ecuadorian Priest Dies After Crucifix Falls During Sermon on Life’s Fragility
Father Patricio Sánchez Molinari died after a large crucifix reportedly detached from a wall and fell on him during Mass at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Guayaquil, Ecuador. Moments earlier, he had urged worshippers to value time with God, family and loved ones rather than waste it on distractions. He spoke about the fleeting nature of life before beginning another prayer. The incident was captured on a livestream as congregants rushed to help and called for medical assistance. Emergency responders arrived, but the priest was pronounced dead later that day. The cause of the crucifix’s fall has not been publicly explained.
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