Name: Blessing of the Animals at Hickory Neck Episcopal Church
Start: 2025-10-05T10:00:00-04:00
Location: Hickory Neck Episcopal Church

Blessing of the Animals at Hickory Neck Episcopal Church

Blessing of the Animals, Sunday, October 5 at the 10:00 AM Service. All Pets are Welcomed!
The Blessing of the Animals is a ceremony associated with the Feast of Saint Francis of Assisi to honor the patron saint of animals, and celebrate the relationship between humans and God's creatures. The event celebrates animals, providing them with comfort, companionship, and happiness. It's a way to express gratitude for the companionship and love that pets provide. The tradition encourages kindness, compassion, and care for all creatures, in line with Saint Francis's example.
"The animals of God's creation inhabit the skies, the earth and the sea, and have a part in human life. We, therefore, invoke God's blessing on these animals. over all the creatures of the earth."
Francis of Assisi