Blessing of animals in Għajnsielem

The Franciscan Friars of Għajnsielem celebrated the feast of St Francis of Assisi last Sunday. Dogs, cats, birds and horses were led to the church parvis where they were blessed by Fr Provincial Twanny Chircop, OFM.Prior to the blessing, the saint’s statue was carried shoulder-high, accompanied by bandsmen, followed by mass. Mementos were handed out...