Beninese priest Éric Ahissou dies during Mass in Cotonou
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Bénin Web TV, 24h au Bénin and 24 Heure Info
Father Éric Ahissou, parish priest of Notre-Dame de la Visitation in Gbèdagba, died during the All Saints’ Day Mass in Cotonou at the age of 48, according to Bénin Web TV, 24h au Bénin and 24 Heure Info. The latter reports that the death occurred on Sunday 1 November 2026 and that initial indications point to a medical episode while he was celebrating Mass. Ordained on 4 August 2010, he had also served in the Diocese of Montauban, France, according to Bénin Web TV.
24 Heure Info reports that initial indications point to a medical episode during the service, while Father Éric Ahissou was officiating before the congregation. The outlet said the exact circumstances of his death had not yet been officially established at the time of publication.
