Bolivia: Dogs blessed on San Roque’s feast day

People in Bolivia on Monday celebrated St Roch’s Day, honouring the patron saint of dogs.

Justino Limachi, a Roman Catholic priest, held a special outdoor mass to mark the day at Cuerpo de Cristo, a small church in the city of El Alto.

Pet owners gathered to have their dogs – and cats – blessed with holy water.

The priest prayed for the thousands of stray animals living on the streets.

St Roch – or San Roque – was born in France around 1295. According to tradition, his life was saved by a dog which brought him food when he contracted the plague.

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