Photo Gallery: CNY Pet Blessings 2016

St. Francis is the patron saint of animals and ecology. Many churches celebrate his feast day (October 4th) by blessing beloved animals.

2016 Pet Blessings

Mother Jeanne of St. Peter's Episcopal Church blesses pets at the Cazenovia farmer's market on Saturday, October 1st.

2016 Pet Blessings

Gethsemane Church in Sherrill blesses pets under their red tent during the summer months.

2016 Pet Blessings

Mother Renee blesses a kitty at Trinity Episcopal Church in Fayetteville.

2016 Pet Blessings

The Rev. Kathy Corley offers a St. Francis Day blessing to two fluffy dogs at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Camillus.

2016 Pet Blessings

A dog with a pink ribbon prepares to receive a St. Francis Day blessing at St. Luke's Church in Camillus.

2016 Pet Blessings

St. Luke's Church in Camillus hosts a bit of the peaceable kingdom.

2016 Pet Blessings

Diocesan Staff member Meredith Sanderson's dog, Charlie, gets a blessing from The Rev. Anne Wichelns at Church of the Resurrection in Oswego

2016 Pet Blessings

The Rev. Mark Giroux strikes a pose with a parishioner and a pet at St. Mark's Church in Chenango Bridge

2016 Pet Blessings

Animals gather outdoors at St. Mark's Church in Chenango Bridge

2016 Pet Blessings

The Rev. Brooks Cato offers a blessing to an older dog at St. Thomas' Church in Hamilton

2016 Pet Blessings

The Rev. Brooks Cato blesses an eager pup at St. Thomas' Church in Hamilton

2016 Pet Blessings

The Rev. Jeanne Hansknecht blesses a smiling fellow at the Cazenovia Farmer's Market.

2016 Pet Blessings

The Rev. Dena Cleaver-Bartholomew blesses a dog at Christ Church in Manlius

Submit a photo from your church to this album by e-mailing it to messenger@cnyepiscopal.org. Be sure to include the name and town of your church.