The feast of St Francis of Assisi has been celebrated by the Franciscan community together with the rest of the Catholic world. St Francis lived in the Italian region of Umbria between 1182 and 1226 and founded the biggest Religious Order in the Christian world.

During last week, the Franciscan Friars of Ghajnsielem organised several activities at St Anthony’s Church related with Saint Francis.

The highlight of the celebrations took place on Sunday morning during the blessing of the pets and horses. The ceremony was held by Fra Alfred Sciberras ofm.

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