The eighth annual Pan-Orthodox Great Blessing of the Ohio River took place at the Steubenville Marina on Sunday, beginning at ...

The orthodox church has many services, and at Basil Griffin Park, many people gathered Tuesday, Jan. 6 for the Blessing of ...

A Newport Beach pastor maintains that the annual Blessing of the Animals is the third holiest day of the year, after Christmas and Easter. “It’s a joyful day to celebrate our little critters, who are ...

Owners and their pets gathered Saturday at St. Joseph’s Church in Scotia to receive blessings from Rev. Tom Konopka. Roman Catholic parishes around the world hold annual Blessing of the Animals ...

PETOSKEY — A group of pets and their people met on the front lawn of the Emmanuel Episcopal Church on Saturday morning for a pet blessing ceremony. With cats in their carrier and dogs on leashes, the ...

MADISON, Wis. – Greek Orthodox churches in Madison gathered on Sunday for their annual Blessing of the Waters ceremony. This ...

(RNS) — For some spiritually curious women, a 'mother’s blessing' ceremony offers a sacred approach to pregnancy and birth, but the Navajo community has questioned its respect for the Diné tradition. ...

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Several dogs were sitting at attention in the churchyard. Others were curled up around their owners feet while a few were sniffing around looking for a new friend. It was the St. Mary’s Episcopal ...

DETROIT – As the first signs of spring emerge, Mariners’ Church continues its long-standing tradition of the Blessing of the Fleet on Sunday. This ceremony, which dates back to the 14th century in ...

Thousands of Greek Australians took part today in the traditional ceremonies of the Blessing of the Waters and the diving for ...