Dromedary, owl, giant snake, dogs, cats and even a small caiman… Hundreds of animals were blessed on Sunday at the Cathedral of Saint John the Divine in New York by the city’s bishop for commemorate Saint Francis of Assisi, a great friend of animals and who is traditionally celebrated on October 4.
The neo-Gothic cathedral, which can accommodate around 1,500 people, was almost full on Sunday. For $15, the teachers were able to attend Bishop Dietsche’s two-hour service as well as the blessing of their companion.
A majority of dogs were candidates for blessing, generally calm despite some barking. Many, however, became agitated when a camel, which lives on a state farm, burst in.
But no matter the size or species, each in turn, the animals present on Sunday to celebrate the life of Francis of Assisi, saint of the Catholic Church, were all blessed.
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Published at 7:06 p.m. Modified at 7:11 p.m.
2023-10-03 17:11:51
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