The priest died during mass. A huge cross fell on him

Ecuadorian media reported that Father Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari, parish priest of the church. Our Lady of Perpetual Help, died on Saturday after a tragic accident during mass.

The priest died after a cross embedded in the wall of the presbytery broke off and fell on him.

The tragedy occurred when the priest was celebrating his daily mass, which he broadcast live on his profile.

The tragic accident was recorded on video and took place around the 27th minute of the broadcast, causing a stir among the faithful who followed the live broadcast, local media report.

Archdiocese announcement

The Archdiocese of Guayaquil confirmed the priest's death in a statement.

"We would like to inform you that our dear Father Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari, CSsR - who served as parish priest in the parish of Our Lady of Perpetual Help (Perpetuo Socorro) in the Central Vicariate - has gone to the Father's House to enjoy His presence and glory," the message read.