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A man holding his turtle in a plastic holding box and a chameleon in another, poses for the camera before getting them blessed..People brought their beloved pets to Trinity Church in Wall Street, Manhattan where a Blessing of the Animals ceremony was held. The Ceremony is a Catholic one which celebrates St Francis de Assisi's love for animals and falls on or near October 4th, depending on the day it falls on.
NYC- Blessing of the Animals Ceremony, New York, USA - 30 Sep 2024