The Blessing of the Animals - the Priest
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The 'blessing' is usually held in front of the old elm tree but because there were so many horses this year it was held in the centre of the square.
The priest's assistant holds the aspersorium which contains the aspergillum which the priest will use to sprinkle the holy water.
A wonderful tradition. Animals deserve a blessing.
ReplyDeleteHope the horses don't mind getting shpritzed. :)
Thanks for the pictures.
This view is even more lovely than the other: this corner of Gorbio is so timeless (scooters apart).
ReplyDeleteGreat shot, Jilly! We do the blessing of the animals inside our church sanctuary. I guess we'd do it outside if some horses showed up!
ReplyDeleteQuestion answered. Thank you, Jilly.
ReplyDeleteThere's a blessing of the animals in our town here in the Pacific Northwest, as well.
ReplyDeleteI love this blessing ceremony. We all love our animals and i think it is so wonderful to see them all assembled there.
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I LOVE the blessing of the animals which usually takes place here in October, or perhaps I am mistaken!! I'll have to check it out so we don't miss it this year.
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Mon dieu, it looks like the horses are bowing their head in prayer!
ReplyDeleteI love this event. Your photos are always so "telling"...I feel like I am there.
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