Love for Creatures Great and Small
Posted October 15, 2018 at 8:37 am by Tim Dustrude
Blessing of the Animals – Tamara Weaver photo
Tamara Weaver writes about St. Francis’ Blessing of the Animals…
On October 4, people all over the world celebrated the feast day of the Patron Saint of Animals, Saint Francis of Assisi.
It’s customary that in remembrance of St. Francis of Assisi’s love for all creatures, animals are led to churches for a special ceremony called the “Blessing of the Animals.” Saint Francis of Assisi Day.
Here are some photos of this event here in Friday Harbor. All photos by Tamara Weaver…
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