See larger St. Francis of Assisi is the ecclesiastical forefather of the ceremony. San Marco Catholic Church held their Blessing of the Animals Saturday morning, with Father Tim Navin sprinkling holy water on a multitude of dogs, a few birds, and one annoyed cat. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle

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St. Francis of Assisi is the ecclesiastical forefather of the ceremony. San Marco Catholic Church held their Blessing of the Animals Saturday morning, with Father Tim Navin sprinkling holy water on a multitude of dogs, a few birds, and one annoyed cat. Lance Shearer/Special to the Eagle

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