[5] Initially, he ministered in the Chilopie seminary as a vicar[2][6] while effectively preventing the expansion of breakaway sects.

[7] Velasco chose to minister clandestinely where the church was undergoing intensive attacks and where its people were in the greatest danger.

[citation needed] After intervention by the family of General Roberto Cruz, Flores García was released.

[6] Prior to Garcia's arrival in the village, local government authorities had already killed every other priest located in the town.

Shortly after his arrival in the village, García was arrested and dragged on a rope in front of the general in Tulimán.