Rev. Garret Johnson greets five-year-old Emma. (Credit: Katharine Schroeder)
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church in Greenport held its annual Blessing of the Animals Saturday afternoon just as the rain began to fall.
About a half dozen dogs with their owners braved the chill and wind to receive the blessing, which is done to honor St. Francis of Assisi’s love for animals.
After reading a special prayer, Rev. Garret Johnson blessed each animal individually.
Scroll down to see more photos, taken by photographer Katharine Schroeder:
Charlie, a 12-year-old dog from Greenport, waits for the ceremony to begin.
Emma is apparently more interested in belly rubs than blessings.
Rev. Johnson begins the blessing.
Ten-year-old Astro
Taki, a six-year-old rescue watches the blessing.
Willie watches the proceedings, seemingly suspicious.
Rev. Johnson blesses Emma.
Rev. Johnson blesses Taki
