Animals Blessed in Madrid for Holiday of Patron Saint

Photo via guerreroink Yesterday, creatures of all kinds, from dogs and cats, to ferrets, pigs and partridges, arrived to the Church of San Anton in Madrid to receive a blessing in honor of the patron saint of animals. The day was marked with a parade for the animals and their owners alike to enjoy, in what has been a yearly tradition since the early nineteenth century in the Spanish capital.

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Animals Blessed in Madrid for Holiday of Patron Saint