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Ecuador Priest Dies After Crucifix Falls on Him During Livestreamed Mass
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Moneycontrol•19-10-2026, 12:14
Ecuador Priest Dies After Crucifix Falls on Him During Livestreamed Mass
- •Father Patricio Alfredo Sanchez Molinari died when a large crucifix collapsed on him during a church service.
- •The tragic incident occurred on Saturday, October 17, at the Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro Church in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
- •The entire event was captured live on camera as worshippers watched in horror from the pews and online streams.
- •The Archdiocese of Guayaquil confirmed his death in a social media statement and expressed deep grief over the loss.
- •Father Sanchez was a respected parish priest and a member of the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer.
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Father Patricio Alfredo Sanchez Molinari died after a large wooden crucifix mounted on the wall behind the altar unexpectedly collapsed and fell on him during a church service.
The incident took place on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at the Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro Church in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
The Archdiocese of Guayaquil confirmed his death in a social media statement on Sunday, offering prayers and expressing grief over the loss.
