St Albans Abbey, in honour of patron saint of animals, held a unique service that even Noah would envy, Sunday October 6.
Friday 4th October is the day to celebrate St Francis Assisi who was renowned for his care for all animals and to mark this event St Albans Cathedral hosted a special animal Sunday service.
Hundreds of pet owning paw-rishioners flocked to the cathedral for a the service in the Norman nave at 3pm. In attendance were dogs, cats, tortoises, terrapins and even a hamster.
During the service The Very Revd Jo Kelly-Moore, Dean of St Albans Cathedral, encouraged the congregation to choose to live well for the good of all creation – just as St Francis did.
When the service concluded, the congregation were invited to follow the clergy out to the front of the cathedral for pet blessings.
Speaking to StAlbans news Revd Dean Kelly-Moore, said: “This weekend we celebrated all creatures great and small, creatures with four legs and two.”
“We gave thanks to God for all he has made, knowing how special pets are to all of us.
“They show and teach us how to love.”
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