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St. Anthony Abbot's Day In Mexico
A priest is blessing pets outside a parish church in Culhuacan, Mexico City, on the occasion of St. Anthony Abbot's Day, the patron saint of animals. According to accounts, St. Anthony Abbot was born in Heracleopolis Magna in Egypt in 251 A.D. He was a monk and founder of the hermit movement who helped others to get their spiritual lives back on track in the desert. (Photo by Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto)
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| Photo ID | #10921250 |
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| Photographer | Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto |
| Category | Religion and Belief |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto |
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