| Each fall,
Heathwood Hall celebrates St. Francis Day with the traditional "Blessing
of the Animals." The custom is conducted across the world in remembrance
of St. Francis of Assisi's love for all creatures. St. Francis is the
patron saint of animals and ecology. Thanks to the help of local Episcopal
clergy -- including Heathwood Hall parent Fletcher Montgomery of St. John's
Church (pictured above) -- these students may rest easier knowing that
their beloved pets have been blessed for another year. |
