Priest’s family breaks silence with explosive statement about crucifix falling on him, after his haunting final words are spoken
The family of one Catholic priest who died after a huge the crucifix has fallen on him during a mass broadcast live in Ecuador spoke out, calling for a investigation in tragedy.
On October 17, Father Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari While leading a service at a church in Guayaquil, the heavy wooden cross suddenly came crashing down on his head.
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The family of Father Patricio Alfredo Sánchez Molinari has called for an investigation after a huge wooden crucifix fell on him.
His relative, Patricio León, said the family wanted authorities to investigate how the crucifix fell.
A preliminary police assessment classified the incident as accidental.
The tragic incident occurred moments after he delivered a sermon about death and the importance of spending time with God and loved ones.
Family of priest who died during livestream mass wants authorities to investigate his death
The priest fell to the ground as shocked worshipers rushed to help him.
Emergency services were called, but Molinari died following impact. The Archdiocese of Guayaquil confirmed his death.
“Maybe it’s God’s will, but there should be an investigation in Guayaquil,” León said.
The Molinari family’s claims also raise questions about how the crucifix was installed
However, this initial assessment did not answer all the questions about what caused the object to fall.
So far, no technical report explaining the collapse has been published.
However, there have been no confirmed findings that have determined that the crucifix was improperly installed or that anyone was responsible for its collapse.
Along with the family’s claims, Father Molinari’s haunting words moments before the incident were also revealed.
“The quality time we give to God, to our brothers and sisters, to our husbands, wives, children and family – that time is best spent,” he said.
Moments later, the cross came loose from the wall behind him and struck him as he stood near the altar.
The accident happened about half an hour after the shift began.
Others rushed to intervene when emergency services were contacted.
According to Angelus Newsthe priest died almost immediately after being struck. Emergency services arrived at the church, but he could not be rescued.
The Archdiocese of Guayaquil announced Molinari’s death in a statement signed by Cardinal Luis Cabrera, archbishop of Guayaquil.
It reads, in part, that he “departed for the House of the Father to enjoy his presence and his glory.”
On October 18, Church officials shared images of a Eucharistic service held in his memory. The large crucifix involved in the accident was missing from the wall behind the altar, leaving its silhouette visible.
“We have to cry, be sad,” he said, according to an Ecuadorian newspaper. The Universe. “It’s not easy, because we are human beings.”
He also addressed the symbolism of the cross, saying, “The symbol of the cross fell upon him. The symbol is not Christ; it is the cross.”
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