Blessing of the Animals

Blessing of the Animals There was barking, meowing, and neighs as parishioners lined up to have loved ones blessed in October during the annual “blessing of the animals” services. The blessing of the animals is conducted in remembrance of St. Francis of Assisi who wrote A Canticle of the Creatures. “All praise to you, Oh Lord, for these brother and sister creatures.”

The Rev. Lionel Starkes blessing a puppy at Holy Trinity The Rev. Michael Slater sharing blessings

The Rev. Red Sims sharing blessings in Ely