Photo Credit: Cathedral Archives

The Cathedral of St. John the Divine's annual celebration in honor of Saint Francis, the patron saint of animals and the environment, will take place online and onsite this year. It will be livestreamed from the Cathedral’s website,  Facebook page and YouTube channel.

[There will be no online coffee hour on Oct. 3rd.]

INSIDE THE CATHERAL:

Although the interior of the Cathedral will be closed to the public, the service will be viewable on the Cathedral Close and at home through the livestream. Included in the service will be music from the classic Missa Gaia sung by the Cathedral Choir and Paul Winter and Company with the Forces of Nature Dance Company.

********The traditional Procession of the Animals will not take place this year.****

OUTSIDE THE CATHEDRAL:

People wishing to attend in person with their pets are invited to enjoy the service on the Pulpit Green, via a screen mounted outside. Cathedral clergy will administer the Eucharist outside to those who wish to partake.

Photo Credit: Cathedral Archives

All (human and animal) are welcome to attend pet blessings and festivities on the Pulpit Green immediately after the service, part of a warm and welcoming afternoon outdoors. There will be activities on the grounds for children and a magical performance by the Mettawee River Theatre Company, choreographed by master puppeteer, Ralph Lee.

No passes are needed to participate in the service outside on the grounds, or to attend the pet blessings or outdoor afternoon events.