Blood-chilling moments during the live broadcast: Ecuadorian priest lost his life

In the incident that took place during the service at the Perpetuo Socorro Church in Guayaquil, Ecuador, a large cross and the figure of Jesus Christ on it fell on Sanchez Molinari and hit his head.

The service in the church was broadcast live on the internet. Shocking moments inside the church were seen in a video circulating on social media.

In the footage, a woman is heard shouting "Father, Father... call an ambulance!" He was heard shouting.

According to Marca, emergency medical teams were unable to save the priest.

THE CROSS FALLED BEHIND THE PRIEST

The live broadcast of the service ended abruptly after the accident, NBC News reported. In the video, a large cross hanging on the wall behind Molinari was seen suddenly toppling forward and landing on the back of the priest's head. Molinari was standing behind the altar, facing the congregation, and did not see the cross behind him fall.

In the footage, it was heard that Molinari, who remained motionless on the ground, could not stand up, and screams and crying sounds were heard from the congregation. Some people were seen running to help the priest.

WHO IS PATRICIO ALFREDO SANCHEZ MOLINARI

Sanchez Molinari served as pastor of Perpetuo Socorro Church in Guayaquil. He was also a member of the Congregation of the Holy Redeemer; This Catholic religious order is popularly known as the Redemptorists. The church confirmed the priest's death in a statement. The statement stated that Molinari serves as a chaplain at the Central Vicarage.

The church held a memorial service for Father Molinari on Sunday at Perpetuo Socorro Church.