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Marion church holds annual pet blessing
A church in Marion held its annual blessing of pets, an event where animals are brought by their owners to receive a blessing. The ceremony is part of a tradition honoring St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals, typically held around his feast day in early October. Local coverage highlighted the congregation gathering with dogs, cats and other pets for the service.
Why now: The annual blessing event is a heartwarming local tradition that draws community interest around the feast of St. Francis.
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