Dogs dress up to receive St Lazarus blessings in Nicaragua

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Dogs dress up to receive St Lazarus blessings in Nicaragua

Hundreds of dogs received the blessing of the protector of animals and the sick

Published: March 22, 2021 11:57 AFP

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Copy of 765867-01-02-1616398638787 — According to tradition in Nicaragua, faithfuls ask Saint Lazarus for the health of their dogs and pay these favours back by bringing their pets dressed in costumes to attend mass in honour of the Saint. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 765864-01-02-1616398633011 — Junieth prepares her dog called 'Princess' to be blessed by Saint Lazarus and to pray for the return of her two other dogs which got lost. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 765872-01-02-1616398651382 — A girl holds her dog to be blessed by Saint Lazarus, in Monimbo neighbourhood in Masaya. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 765858-01-02-1616398612683 — A girl holds her dog to be blessed by Saint Lazarus in Monimbo neighbourhood in Masaya. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 765869-01-02-1616398645292 — A woman carries her dog to be blessed by Saint Lazarus. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 765863-01-02-1616398629406 — Youths carry their dogs to be blessed by Saint Lazarus. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 765862-01-02-1616398625928 — A woman carries her dogs to be blessed by Saint Lazarus. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 765861-01-02-1616398622255 — A woman carries her dog to be blessed by Saint Lazarus in Monimbo. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 765868-01-02-1616398641979 — A woman carries her dog to be blessed by Saint Lazarus. Image Credit: AFP

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Copy of 765865-01-02-1616398635471 — A little girl sits with her dog to be blessed by Saint Lazarus. Image Credit: AFP

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