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Marion church holds annual pet blessing service
Original: Marion church holds annual pet blessing
A church in Marion held its annual blessing of the pets, welcoming animals and their owners for a traditional ceremony. Pet blessings are typically held around the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals, and offer congregants a chance to have their pets blessed in a communal, family-friendly setting.
Why now: The annual event draws local interest as a heartwarming community tradition around the feast of St. Francis.
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