Blessing of the Animals - Chapel Quad

Sunday, October 11, 2015
3:00 pm
Blessing of the Animals - Chapel Quad

Although originally scheduled for October 4, the Chapel's annual Blessing of Animals service was postponed due to rain. Now, the service will take place on Sunday, October 11, at 3:00 p.m. Please join us on this new date! 

The Blessing of Animals is an outdoor worship service held each year on the Sunday in October closest to the Feast Day of St. Francis. Duke Chapel has hosted a Blessing of Animals since 1989, a worship tradition made notable by the camels and other circus animals blessed every year at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York City. Last year, Duke Chapel ministers blessed animals ranging from hamsters to horses.

The service is open to the public and all well-mannered pets are invited.

** Please consider the wisdom of bringing aggressive animals. **

Parking is free in the Bryan Center Parking Garage (125 Science Drive). Please indicate to the attendant that you are here for the Blessing of Animals service.

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