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Animals blessed in church ceremonies
Original: Four-legged friends get blessed
Churches are holding blessings for pets and other animals, with clergy blessing four-legged friends as part of the tradition associated with the feast of St Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. Owners bring their dogs, cats and other pets to be blessed in ceremonies reported by Catholic media outlets.
Why now: Pet blessing ceremonies tied to the feast of St Francis typically draw attention each autumn.
Catholic ChurchSt Francis of Assisi
Evidence
- Four-legged friends get blessed · Arlington Catholic Herald
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