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Blessing of the Animals Showcased as Church's Cutest Tradition
Original: WATCH: The Blessing of the Animals Might Be the Church’s Cutest Tradition
The traditional Blessing of the Animals ceremony, in which priests bless pets and other animals in honor of St. Francis of Assisi, is being highlighted as possibly the church's most endearing custom. The event, typically held around St. Francis' feast day on October 4, draws crowds of pet owners with dogs, cats and other animals seeking a blessing. Viewers are responding warmly to the lighthearted religious moment.
Why now: The charming imagery of animals being blessed is drawing attention and positive reactions online.
Catholic ChurchSt. Francis of Assisi
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