St. Francis Day draws pets for Lutheran blessing

The Rev. Drahus Oslik, pastor of Evangelical Lutheran Church, Waynesboro, blesses Nora, being held by Mira Schuchart, at the Blessing of the Animals Oct. 5 at the church. Many people bring their pets to a church to be blessed on St. Francis’ feast day because of his love for animals as expressed in his Canticle of Creatures. NANCY MACE/FOR LOCAL.NEWS1