A tragic incident occurred in a Catholic church, resulting in the death of a priest after a heavy cross fell on him. Video of this situation is actively circulating on social media.
The incident happened while Father Patrick Alfredo Sanchez Molinari was delivering a religious sermon in the church. Suddenly, a heavy cross mounted on the wall behind him fell onto his head. After sustaining serious head injuries, he was taken to the hospital, where doctors pronounced him dead.
According to the church's statement, on Saturday, the priest was speaking to parishioners near the altar. At that moment, a wooden, heavy cross located on the wall behind him suddenly detached from its fastenings and collapsed directly onto him. The cross struck the priest directly on the head, causing him severe damage. The priest's sermon was being broadcast live during this event.
The Archdiocese of Guayaquil confirmed the priest's death on Sunday and posted a message on Instagram. It stated that Father Patrick Alfredo Sanchez, who served as a priest at the Perpetuo Socorro church, had passed away to God. The Archdiocese also called for prayers for the repose of the deceased priest's soul.
The obituary read: 'Lord, grant him eternal rest and preserve him under your infinite mercy. We wish peace to his soul.' A wave of grief swept through the local Catholic community following this accident. People around the world who saw this incident during the live broadcast expressed condolences and paid tribute to the deceased priest.