For Catholics, Oct. 4 is a day to celebrate the patron saint of animals and ecology, Saint Francis of Assisi. It’s tradition to celebrate the saint’s love for animals of all shapes and sizes ...

The tradition of blessing animals dates back to when St. Francis, considered the patron saint of animals and ecology, was alive in the 12th and 13th centuries.

Pope Francis chose a name that reflects St. Francis of Assisi's humble ministry ? and his own. St. Francis renounced family wealth to live with and serve the poor. PHOTOS:Pope Francis greets the ...

Celebrating the patron saint of the animals. Sep 7, 2024 Sep 7, 2024; St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church in Hampstead will hold its “Blessing of the Animals” on Sunday, Oct. 6.

Every year, on Oct. 4, Christians from around the world celebrate the Feast of Saint Francis — the patron saint of animals — with a blessing of animals and prayers for creation.

Francis is the patron saint of animals. All animals are welcome to be blessed by the Rev. Tim Schenck. Past years have seen many dogs and cats but also chickens, horses and parakeets.

Cardinal Mauro Gambetti blesses animals in St. Peter’s Square for the feast of St. Anthony of the Desert, co-patron of animals, on Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024. Credit: Daniel Ibañez/CNA ...

This event was to honor Saint Francis of Assisi, who is the Patron Saint of Animals. People were able to attend church services with their furry friends.

St. Mark's Cathedral is also helping animals by raising money for the Humane Society of Northwest Louisiana. They held an animal-themed T-Shirt day where students donated $1 to wear an animal ...