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Photo gallery: Grace Episcopal Church holds annual animal blessing

The Rev. Cynthia Park blesses Gus, a 9-year-old golden retriever. The event is held each year in observance of the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals. - photo by Kaylee Martin

10022017 ANIMALS 5 — The Rev. Cynthia Park blesses Gus, a 9-year-old golden retriever. The event is held each year in observance of the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals. - photo by Kaylee Martin

Grace Episcopal Church’s annual Blessing of the Animals was held Sunday. The event is held each year in observance of the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals.