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Episcopal churches hold animal blessings for St. Francis feast day
Original: Episcopal churches bless animals on St. Francis of Assisi’s feast day
Episcopal churches are holding blessings of animals to mark the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, the 13th-century saint known for his love of creation. The tradition, popular across Episcopal congregations, invites pet owners to bring animals for blessing services around October 4. Reports highlight services featuring dogs, cats and other pets as congregations honor the patron saint of animals and ecology.
Why now: The feast day of St. Francis of Assisi on October 4 prompts annual animal blessing services and interest in the tradition.
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- Episcopal churches bless animals on St. Francis of Assisi’s feast day · Episcopal News Service
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