Blessing of the animals

Celebrating St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals.

October 3, 2023 1:30 am
Rev. Jenny Cleveland of St. Augustine’s-in-the-Woods Episcopal Church blesses Isabella the dog, owned by Donna Wilson, during the annual Blessing of the Animals in celebration of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. (Photo by David Welton)
Rev. Jenny Cleveland of St. Augustine’s-in-the-Woods Episcopal Church blesses Isabella the dog, owned by Donna Wilson, during the annual Blessing of the Animals in celebration of St. Francis of Assisi, the patron saint of animals. (Photo by David Welton)

Celebrating St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals.

Diane Jhueck brought a photo of her cat, Hakuin Zenji, to be blessed. (Photo by David Welton)

Diane Jhueck brought a photo of her cat, Hakuin Zenji, to be blessed. (Photo by David Welton)

Dogs of all kinds received blessings from Rev. Jenny Cleveland on Oct. 1. (Photo by David Welton)

Dogs of all kinds received blessings from Rev. Jenny Cleveland on Oct. 1. (Photo by David Welton)

Near left: Ash Bystrom and her dog receive a blessing. Far left: Dogs of all kinds received blessings on Oct. 1. (Photo by David Welton)

Near left: Ash Bystrom and her dog receive a blessing. Far left: Dogs of all kinds received blessings on Oct. 1. (Photo by David Welton)

Photo by David Welton

Photo by David Welton

Photo by David Welton

Photo by David Welton