A Catholic priest celebrating an evening mass in the southwest Ecuador died after a crucifix fell on him during the live-streamed service.
The archdiocese of Guayaquil, a coastal city 265 kilometers southwest of the capital, Quito, identified the priest as Patricio Sánchez of the Perpetuo Socorro Church.
Footage from Saturday night’s service shows a heavy crucifix breaking away from the wall above the altar and hitting Sánchez in the head as he celebrated mass. He didn’t seem to see it fall.
Worshipers called for help as the broadcast on social media continued.
Local authorities have not commented on the incident.
Sánchez belonged to the Congregation of the Most Holy Redeemer, a Catholic religious order founded in 1732 and present in 80 countries.
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