14 Dogs Behaving Surprisingly Well In Church

On the feast day of St. Francis of Assisi, it’s traditional for Catholics to bring their pets to church to be blessed. The dogs below comported themselves quite well.

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On Oct. 4, owners brought their pets to Sao Francisco de Assis Church in Sao Paulo, Brazil for blessing.

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This little dog accessorized for the occasion.

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An owner documents the day with an iPad.

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A dog waits calmly while his owner takes communion.

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A dog and owner after the blessing.

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