28 Adorable Photos Of Animals Getting Blessed At Cathedral Of Saint John The Divine
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<br/><br/>Each year the Cathedral Church of Saint John the Divine gathers all (okay, some) of God's creatures for the <strong><a href="http://www.stjohndivine.org/StFrancis2013.html">Blessing of the Animals</a></strong> to celebrate the life of St. Francis of Assisi, who the church says "exemplified harmony between humans and nature." Priests bless camels, goats, foxes and <a href="http://gothamist.com/2011/10/03/photos_blessing_of_the_animals_at_s.php#photo-1">even a kangaroo</a> at the annual event, then invite parishoners to bring their own well-behaved pets for a special blessing from the Cathedral Clergy. Don't have a pet? Just show up for the <a href="http://gothamist.com/2012/10/08/photos_kangaroos_monkeys_turtles_an.php#photo-1">unbearable cuteness</a> or maybe bring your <a href="http://gothamist.com/2011/10/03/photos_blessing_of_the_animals_at_s.php#photo-19">favorite Teddy Bear</a> for some divine love.<br/><br/><em>Sunday, October 6th, 11 a.m. // <a href="http://www.stjohndivine.org/visit.html">The Cathedral Church of Saint John The Divine</a> // Free</em>
(Katie Sokoler/Gothamist)