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As each January 17 to coincide with the traditional celebration of San Antón, a large group of neighbors approached Abarán to the parish of St. Paul to bless their animals.
Pets become active again in this fun event.
Although it was mostly dogs who attended this popular event, also saw the odd turtle, fish and birds.
The cute animals were able to wait, patient, your turn.
Some of them even wore their best clothes to attend this event.
All received the holy water at church doors, a fact that symbolizes the protection of St. Anthony, his employer.
"The Lord bless these animals, San Anton protect them, to help you and serve you company," said the parish priest, Cayetano Abellán.
"From what I have, every year I bring.
It is the king of my house, "Pilar told us, while petting your dog."
Eloy, another of these, referred to the company that provides your pet: "Animals are always at your side.
With them you never feel alone. "
San Antonio Abad and animals
Pets blessing is a tradition that is celebrated every January 17 and that, according to history, had its start during the beginning of the colonial period, driven by the Franciscan friars.
Reference to tradition is to remember the balance that must exist between man and nature, in this specific case with animals.
According to his biographers, San Antonio Abad, in the midst of the austere life that was able to discover the wisdom and divine love through observing nature.
From this revelation, this good man, popularly known as San Anton, the habit of blessing the animals and plants.
Legend has it that when St. Anton saw a wounded animal, it healed, hence, after his death, was invoked as a protector of domestic animals.
Source: Abarán en 7 Días
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