A Roman Catholic priest celebrating an evening Mass in southwestern Ecuador has died after a crucifix fell on him during the livestreamed service.
The Archdiocese of Guayaquil, a coastal city 265 kilometers (164 miles) southwest of the capital, Quito, identified the priest as Patricio Sánchez of Perpetuo Socorro Church.
Footage of the service on Saturday night shows a heavy crucifix detaching from the wall above the altar and striking Sánchez on the head as he celebrated Mass. He did not appear to see it falling.
A Roman Catholic priest celebrating an evening Mass in southwestern Ecuador has died after a crucifix fell on him during the livestreamed service.
Poor dude saw Jesus. Thoughts and prayers for his family.
Hopefully this is a sign to take workplace safety seriously even when that work is religious in nature.
It’s a sign from god…
I think god was high for this one
Haha , isn’t it ironic
…that you need to hire and engineer to figure out how to attach something that heavy. Can’t just wing it. Also, regular inspections and maintenance aren’t a bad idea either.
Also, all priests must wear hard hats now.
And steel-toed boots, protective gloves, safety goggles, etc. When going through old books in the cellar, you need to wear a dust mask as well.
When going through old books in the cellar, you need to wear a dust mask as well.
Honestly, probably not a bad idea. Whatever is in that old dust probably isn’t good for your lungs.
Psalm 52:4?
