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St. Francis Of Assisi Day In Mexico

A group of people outside the Parish of the Holy Family located in Colonia Roma, Mexico City, prior to a mass on the occasion of St. Francis of Assisi, patron saint of animals, brought their dogs to receive a blessing and holy water from a priest. According to legend, St. Francis of Assisi had a gift with animals, quoted in the anonymous text Florecillas de San Francisco, dating from the 14th century. In that story, a wolf terrorised the village of Gubbio, devouring animals and people, until St. Francis spoke with him and made him a friend. From that moment on, according to tradition, the wolf lived among the people, who looked after it and fed it. (Photo by Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto)

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Photo ID	#7172408
Date Taken	3 October 2021
Location	N/A
Photographer	Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto
Category	Religion and Belief
Copyright	© 2025 NurPhoto - Gerardo Vieyra/NurPhoto

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