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Priest Dies After Cross Falls During Mass
Ecuadorian priest Patricio Sánchez dies after cross falls on him during Mass.
In brief
Ecuadorian priest Patricio Sánchez dies after cross falls on him during Mass. Ecuadorian priest Patricio Sánchez died after a cross fell on him while celebrating Mass in Guayaquil. Originally reported by euronews.
Priest dies after cross falls
Ecuadorian priest Patricio Sánchez died after a large cross fell on him while he was celebrating Mass at a church in Guayaquil on Saturday evening.
Footage captured the fall
Footage captured the moment the cross came loose from the wall behind the altar and struck Sánchez as he addressed the congregation.
Memorial Mass held
A memorial Mass was held at the church on Sunday, attended by clergy and parishioners.
At a glance
Ecuadorian priest Patricio Sánchez died after a cross fell on him while celebrating Mass in Guayaquil.
