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Large cross falls in
Ecuadorian cathedral, priest dies
In short
A large cross fell during a mass at a cathedral in Guayaquil, Ecuador.
The accident killed the head priest, Father Patricio Sanchez.
The mass was being broadcast live on Facebook, so the accident was captured on video.
Key facts
| When | The accident occurred on October 17, 2026, in the afternoon (local time) in Ecuador. |
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| Where | It happened at Perpetuo Socorro Cathedral in Guayaquil, a coastal city in Ecuador. |
| Who | The head priest of the cathedral, Father Patricio Alfredo Sanchez Molinari. |
| What happened | A large cross fixed to the wall behind the altar fell and struck his head. |
What it means for me
This case highlights the need to inspect aging structures in public facilities.
