This Friday, January 17th the feast of San Anton is celebrated and, as is traditional, the shrine of the saint, located in the garden Pepa 'La Galla' district of San Isidro de Puerto de Mazarrón, host, once again, the popular blessing of animals is carried out at the doors of that temple.
The event will begin at 17 hours when the parish priest of San Jose Justo José Sánchez, lead the faithful few words to explain the meaning of this celebration.
Then the priest will bless with holy water to the animals to keep them safe from the disease for the rest of the year.
In addition, women of the Association of residents of Barrio San Isidro already preparing traditional donuts saint also blessed during the ceremony and are then distributed free of charge to attendees, so that health also accompany the faithful this year.
Source: Ayuntamiento de Mazarrón