The event honored St. Francis of Assisi’s Feast Day, which was Oct. 4, according to the church. The blessing began at 10 a.m.

The Catholic Church annually honors St. Francis with a feast day on Oct. 4. St. Francis is the patron saint of animals and the namesake for the Franciscan monastic tradition.

The faithful and their well-behaved loyal companions turned out at St. James on Sunday morning to take part in its annual Blessing of the Animals ceremony, a tradition that takes place each year ...

Credit: Debbie Egan-Chin The Feast of St. Francis commemorates the Italian friar and founder of the Franciscan religious order in the 13th century, who was also known for his love of animals.

On Oct. 6, the Cathedral of St. John the Divine hosted the annual Feast of St. Francis and Blessing of the Animals. A beloved tradition at the cathedral, the day’s activities blended worship, music, ...

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Pets are also an ongoing focus at Flourtown’s St. Miriam Church, which has scheduled a Blessing of the Animals service for October 6, during its 7:30 and 9:30 a.m. Masses.

St. Paul's and St. Andrews United Methodist churches in Orangeburg will hold a joint Blessing of the Animals service at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, on the lawn of St. Andrews UMC.

The tradition, which the church celebrates on the Sunday closest to the Oct. 4 Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, honors the saint’s love for all creatures, great and small, Bethesda said in a release.

This “purr-fectly” delightful event celebrates the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and nature, and is commemorated each year for his love of all of God’s creation.

This event celebrates St. Francis of Assisi who is known as the patron Saint of the environment, animals, and birds because his love for all creatures was reflected in his devotion to God. The ...