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Saint Anthony's Day- Blessing of the Animals

Vatican Annual Blessing of Animals

Saint Anthony's Day - The Luminera Festival

Vatican Annual Blessing of Animals
Vatican Annual Blessing of Animals
Vatican Annual Blessing of Animals
Vatican Annual Blessing of Animals
Vatican Annual Blessing of Animals
Vatican Annual Blessing of Animals
Vatican Annual Blessing of Animals
Vatican Annual Blessing of Animals
Vatican Annual Blessing of Animals
Vatican Annual Blessing of Animals
Vatican Annual Blessing of Animals
Vatican Annual Blessing of Animals
Vatican Annual Blessing of Animals
Vatican Annual Blessing of Animals
Cardinal Angelo Comastri blesses horses in front of St. Peter?s Basilica, Jan. 17, 2013, in Vatican City. Every year, during the feast of St. Anthony, the traditional blessing of the animals is celebrated. (Giorgio Cosulich/Getty Images)
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