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An owner looks down at her beautiful rough collie as it sits in the aisle of the church after getting 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 Assis'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