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Thousands of animals were blessed in San Anton church in Madrid on Wednesday, on the day of celebration for Saint Anthony the Abbot, patron Saint of domestic animals. People came with their pets to wait for their blessing from Father Angel early in the morning. Dogs, cats, guinea pigs, turtles, ferrets, and mice are just some of the animal species that received their blessings, along with their owners as well.
Vitoria (Spain), Jul 10 (EFE) .- Dozens of drivers have followed the tradition of Saint Cristopher on Saturday and have gone to the parish of the same name, in Vitoria, for Father Rubén to bless their vehicles.FOOTAGE OF THE BLESSING OF VEHICLES IN VITORIA.
In a small town in Spain, villagers ride their horses through flames to purify and drive away bad spirit. Though some might see the ritual as animal cruelty locals claim no horses are hurt in the process.
Once a year, on Saint Stephen's Day, Germans get a chance to have their horses blessed as part of a rural tradition.
A large crowd gathers march in Madrid, Spain, on International Women's Day. IMAGES