Archbishop of Los Angeles José Gomez celebrated Holy Saturday with a blessing of the animals on Olvera Avenue. The blessing has been a convention on Olvera Avenue since its founding in 1930, when clergymen would bless cows, horses and goats at La Placita Church “to assist guarantee well being, fecundity and productiveness.” The road for animal blessings started at 1 p.m. in entrance of Pico Home on Most important Avenue.
Ray Garcia of East Los Angeles brings Wicket for a blessing by Archbishop José Gomez.
(Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Occasions)
Joshua Cueto waits for Peanut, his cockatiel, to be blessed.
(Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Occasions)
Archbishop Gomez leads the blessing of the animals.
(Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Occasions)
Kiwi Montana, a bichon on hind legs, waits for treats whereas in line for a blessing.
(Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Occasions)
Cecilia Garcia brings the ashes of her canine Cachita to be blessed.
(Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Occasions)
Archbishop Gomez blessed folks too throughout the occasion.
(Myung J. Chun / Los Angeles Occasions)
