At the yearly "Blessing of the Animals" ritual in Texas, pets are celebrated.
Members of the Bexar County Sheriff's Office in Texas, along with nearby agencies, participate in a "Blessing of the Animals" ceremony on Tuesday, Oct. 4, 2022. (KABB)
SAN ANTONIO — A "Blessing of the Animals" event was held on Tuesday morning in Texas with participation from the Bexar County Sheriff's Office and neighboring organizations.
On Tuesday, October 4, 2022, deputies from the Bexar County Sheriff's Office in Texas and other local law enforcement organizations take part in a "Blessing of the Animals" ceremony. (KABB)
Sheriff Javier Salazar stated that the ceremony, which began at 10 a.m. EDT outside the courtroom downtown, was administered by Reverend Carlos Velasquez of San Fernando Cathedral.
Velasquez sprayed holy water over the animals and their caretakers during the ceremony.
On Tuesday, October 4, 2022, deputies from the Bexar County Sheriff's Office in Texas and other local law enforcement organizations take part in a "Blessing of the Animals" ceremony. (KABB)
It is well known that blessing animals is a religious practice.
Each year on or around October 4, Christians all across the world commemorate the Feast of Saint Francis with a blessing of animals and prayers for creation. Animals and the environment are protected by Saint Francis.
Other religions, such as Islamism, Judaism, and Shintoism, also commemorate the occasion.
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