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Churches bless animals to honour St. Francis of Assisi
Original: In Photos: Churches celebrate St. Francis of Assisi with blessing of the animals
Churches are holding blessing of the animals ceremonies to mark the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and ecology. Photo galleries from services show pets brought by their owners to receive blessings, a tradition observed around the feast day in early October by congregations across many denominations.
Why now: The feast day of St. Francis of Assisi falls in early October, prompting annual blessing ceremonies at churches worldwide.
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