Saint Francis Day

The annual festival service, Blessing of the Animals and afternoon Fair are coming up! Visitors can expect to see a great variety of animals process up the nave, including a yak, a tortoise, baby swans, and a macaw. Directly after the service, Cathedral Clergy will be available for blessings at the Fair on the Close.  The Fair’s themes – celebration of Creation, compassion, and faithful stewardship of the Earth– align with the vision and work of this beloved Saint.

Sunday, October 3, 11 am Service, followed by the Fair at 1 pm

Friends and Members of the Public: Please wait online outside the Cathedral the morning of St. Francis Day (doors open at 9am for distribution of passes on a first come, first serve/one pass per person basis).

Members of the Congregation of Saint Saviour: please email cderuiter@stjohndivine.org or call 212.316.7483 for passes and further information.

Bags and Backpacks
All bags are subject to security inspection before entering the Cathedral. To avoid a lengthy wait in the line to enter the Cathedral, visitors are encouraged not to bring bags and backpacks. The Cathedral does not have a checkroom.