Pet owners bring their animals to be blessed on the day of Saint Anthony, patron saint of animals. Take a look at some of the pets being blessed. Pictured, two-year-old cat “Onis” waits to be blessed by a priest outside San Anton Church in Madrid, Spain, January 17, 2018. (Susana Vera/Reuters)Pet owners brought their animals to be blessed on the day of Saint Anthony, patron saint of animals, in ceremonies in cities around the world this week. Take a look at some of the pets being blessed. Pictured, a two-year-old cat named “Onis” waits to be blessed by a priest outside San Anton Church in Madrid, Spain. (Photo: Susana Vera/Reuters)