The sudden death of Father Júlio César Agripino (featured photo), aged 38, deeply shook the community of Carmo do Rio Claro, south of Minas.
Known for his welcome and his remarkable homilies, the priest declared a few weeks ago, during a mass, that “every Christian must keep his suitcase ready for his final departure”.
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Júlio César was found unconscious in the parish house on Friday evening (12/05). He was to celebrate Mass at 7 p.m., but this unusual delay, according to parishioners, caused concern.
Employees went to the scene and found the priest lying in the room. Emergency services were called and he was taken to hospital in São Vicente de Paulo, but he did not survive. The cause of death was confirmed to be a heart attack.
Masses in the presence of the bodies present were celebrated on Saturday morning (12/06). The body was transported to Guaxupé, where the priest was born.
According to the parish, Júlio César was marked by his simplicity, his closeness to his families and his concern for the most vulnerable.
In the official statement, the Church described his life as “a testimony of faith and love,” emphasizing that he “led the faithful with affection.”
The town hall of Carmo do Rio Claro also deplored the death, saying that the priest “leaves a void in the community”.
Social networks
In addition to his pastoral work, Júlio César was very present on social networks, where he had more than nine thousand followers.
She published reflections, videos, mass broadcasts and messages of hope.
A few weeks ago he made a pilgrimage to Rome and shared archives. It is also dedicated to community projects, solidarity campaigns and social actions.
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