The article discusses the annual blessing of animals held at Malate Church in Manila, coinciding with the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi on October 4. St. Francis, known as the patron saint of animals and ecology, is celebrated for his humility and compassion towards all living beings. Many parishes conduct community animal blessings or St. Francis services around the first Sunday of October for added convenience.
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