Animal Blessings

Animal Blessings

People with their dogs wait for the blessing in front of the Capuchin Church in Molfetta, Italy, on January 17, 2025. Now in its 24th year, the blessing of animals is among the most established traditions of the city of Molfetta. Traditionally, citizens gather at the Church of the Most Holy Crucifix (Church of the Capuchins), bringing with them domestic, barnyard, and stable animals (lambs, calves, horses, and farm animals) to participate in the festive ceremony in honor of the hermit saint. The rite has essentially peasant origins, but economic and social changes alter customs, so today mostly pet animals are led for the blessing. (Photo by Davide Pischettola/NurPhoto)

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People with their dogs wait for the blessing in front of the Capuchin Church in Molfetta, Italy, on January 17, 2025. Now in its 24th year, the blessing of animals is among the most established traditions of the city of Molfetta. Traditionally, citizens gather at the Church of the Most Holy Crucifix (Church of the Capuchins), bringing with them domestic, barnyard, and stable animals (lambs, calves, horses, and farm animals) to participate in the festive ceremony in honor of the hermit saint. The rite has essentially peasant origins, but economic and social changes alter customs, so today mostly pet animals are led for the blessing. (Photo by Davide Pischettola/NurPhoto)
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People with their dogs wait for the blessing in front of the Capuchin Church in Molfetta, Italy, on January 17, 2025. Now in its 24th year, the blessing of animals is among the most established traditions of the city of Molfetta. Traditionally, citizens gather at the Church of the Most Holy Crucifix (Church of the Capuchins), bringing with them domestic, barnyard, and stable animals (lambs, calves, horses, and farm animals) to participate in the festive ceremony in honor of the hermit saint. The rite has essentially peasant origins, but economic and social changes alter customs, so today mostly pet animals are led for the blessing. (Photo by Davide Pischettola/NurPhoto)
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The friar blesses pets in front of the Capuchin Church in Molfetta, Italy, on January 17, 2025. Now in its 24th year, the blessing of animals is among the most established traditions in the city of Molfetta. Traditionally, citizens gather at the Church of the Most Holy Crucifix (Church of the Capuchins), bringing domestic, barnyard, and stable animals (lambs, calves, horses, and farm animals) to participate in the festive ceremony in honor of the hermit saint. The rite has peasant origins, but economic and social changes have altered customs, so today mostly pet animals are led for the blessing. (Photo by Davide Pischettola/NurPhoto)
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