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Priests Bless Animals for Saint Anthony's Day Celebrations in Madrid

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Thousands of animals were blessed in San Anton church in Madrid on Wednesday, on the day of celebration for Saint Anthony the Abbot, patron Saint of domestic animals. People came with their pets to wait for their blessing from Father Angel early in the morning. Dogs, cats, guinea pigs, turtles, ferrets, and mice are just some of the animal species that received their blessings, along with their owners as well.

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