Cathedral of St John the Divine Blessing of the Animals

The annual procession at the Cathedral of St John the Divine. Animals will include a yak, a tortoise, baby swans, and a macaw. Animals can be blessed on the Close, where the Cathedral’s annual Saint Francis Day Fair will also be held. The Fair’s themes celebrate the natural world, compassion, and stewardship.

Blessing of the Animals will take place on Sunday, October 4, 11 am Service, followed by a Fair at 1 pm.

Members of the Congregation: please call 212.316.7483 for tickets to the Service.

Friends and Members of the Public: There are no more advance tickets for the service. Tickets will be distributed on a first come first served basis at 9 am, one pass per person. Please call 212.316.7490 for more information.

Please Sponsor St. Francis Day: The Cathedral needs your help! For information on Sponsorship and Sponsorship Tickets for the Service, please call 212.316.7488