Take your four-legged members of the family to these local ceremonies honoring Saint Francis of Assisi
by Kara Adams | photography by Bob Karp
Each year on October 4, Christians around the world honor the life of saint Francis of Assisi, known as the patron Saint of animals. At many churches, it’s an opportunity for parishioners to bring their beloved pets in for a Billings, from dogs and cats fo fish and lizards. Local places of worship around the Triangle that will hold a special ceremony include:
Duke University Chapel
401 Chapel Drive; Durham
chapel.duke.edu
Fairmont United Methodist Church
2501 Clark Avenue
fairmontumc.org
St Francis of Assisi Catholic Church
11401 Leesville Road
stfranicsraleigh.org
Saint Michael the Archangel
804 High House Road Cary
stmichaelcary.org
