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Blessing of the Animals

Name: Blessing of the Animals
Start: 2022-10-02T12:30:00-04:00
End: 2022-10-02T15:00:00-04:00
Location: Washington National Cathedral

October 2, 2022 @ 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Free

Washington National Cathedral honors the feast day of Saint Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals and the environment, with our yearly Blessing of the Animals service on the Cathedral’s west steps. All critters and their caretakers are invited to gather on the Cathedral’s west steps for a special blessing. Join us before or after to enjoy food truck offerings and live music, and be on the lookout for some special animal guests.

Service: 2:00pm
Food trucks and music: 12:30-3:00