Priest dies after crucifix falls on him during mass livestream

[Smiggles]

MSN

A Catholic priest died after a large crucifix fell on top of him while he was leading a mass in Ecuador that was being livestreamed at the time.

Footage shared widely on social media shows Father Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari addressing his congregation in Guayaquil on Saturday before the crucifix came tumbling down on top of him and striking him in the head.

The Archdiocese of Guayaquil on Sunday confirmed that Father Sánchez Molinari had died in a post on social media which said: “We announce that our beloved Fr. Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari, CSsR., who served as parish priest of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in the Central Vicariate, has departed for the Father’s House to rejoice in His presence and glory.”

 

[TofuMofu]

God works in mysterious ways

 

[OCP]

I already can't walk into a church without combusting instantaneously so will just reply with RIP.

 

[LazyLion]

Brutal. I just hope it was instant for the guy.

"If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me."

 

[Azbubu]

That’s a heavy cross to bear.

 

[HAL 9000]

How to prevent your local priest from being 'nailed by the cross'...

 

[Splinter]

God works in mysterious ways

There's mysterious and then just plain bitchy.

 

[ISP cash cow]

God picks his brightest flowers first

 

[ForceFate]

RIP

Condolences to the Catholics at large.

 

[Jam Sandwich]

Those who live by the cross.....

 

[Nerfherder]

God works in mysterious ways

Death on a livestream is so edgy nowadays.

You have to keep relevant to get the kids attention.

 

[ShaunSA]

RIP

Condolences to the Catholics at large.

Did the pope died?

 

[ForceFate]

Did the pope died?

What does the thread heading state?

 

[ShaunSA]

What does the thread heading state?

You okes actually read that stuff?

 

[RaptorSA]

Check his computer.

 

[Grant]

and there was also this recently

England: pastor killed after sign falls at Christian festival ...​

A pastor who died after a large sign structure collapsed at a Christian music festival in southern England has been identified by his church as Robert Guanco, a 41-year-old minister from Eastbourne, sg.news said. Church leaders said Guanco was attending the Big Church Festival in West Sussex when the incident occurred,

 

[Sideshow Bob]

There's mysterious and then just plain bitchy.

I see you have read the OT then ?

 

[vigras rojara]

and there was also this recently

England: pastor killed after sign falls at Christian festival ...​

It seems to be smiting season.

 

[Splinter]

I see you have read the OT then ?

I was treated to the horror stories at school back in the day. For some reason the RI teacher was uncomfortable with me pointing out the less than merciful behavior documented.

 

[RedViking]

R.I.P @Benedict A55h0le not