Rome
Blessing of the Animals
January 17
Chiesa Di Sant'eusebio, Piazza Vittoria
Rome, Italy
Website : www.romaturismo.it (tourist information)
Highlight
Roman citizens are invited to bring their pets and livestock at the Church of St Eusebio for a special mass on the feast day of St Anthony Abbott, which usually falls on January 17. This event has become a curious attraction for tourists, as all sorts of animals—short, furry, scaled, large, or cute—are lined up inside and outside the church to be blessed. The tradition dates back centuries.
Opening Hours
Mass 10am
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