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Blessing of the Animals

Pets and owners at annual 'Blessing of the Animals' at the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine Oct. 7, 2012 (credit: Monica Miller/WCBS 880)

Pet Blessing Planned For Sunday At Upper East Side Church

A blessing of the animals will be held Sunday at a church on Park Avenue on the Upper East Side.

2012/12/08

Pets and owners at annual 'Blessing of the Animals' at the Cathedral Church of St. John the Divine Oct. 7, 2012 (credit: Monica Miller/WCBS 880)

Morningside Heights Church Holds Annual ‘Blessing Of The Animals’ Service

A llama, a mini horse, falcons, dogs and even a camel were offered blessings at the Morningside Heights church to celebrate the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals and the environment.

2012/10/07

The Cathedral of St. John the Divine in Morningside Heights, Manhattan, hosted its 26th annual 'Blessing of the Animals' on October 3, 2010.

NYC Church Hosts 26th Annual ‘Blessing Of The Animals’

It was a different flock that gathered for church services on Sunday morning, as congregants of the two- and four-legged varieties gathered in Morningside Heights.

2010/10/03

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