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Churches Hold Blessing Services for Animals
Original: Animal Blessings
Animal blessing ceremonies, in which pets and other animals are brought before clergy to receive a blessing, are drawing attention as religious communities hold these traditional services. The events, often linked to the feast day of St Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals, invite owners to present their pets in churches and public spaces.
Why now: Animal blessing services are seasonal religious events that attract owners bringing their pets, generating public interest.
Evidence
- Animal Blessings · The Greenwich Sentinel
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