Saturday, 3 October 2026

Story of a dog that fell asleep on a figure of Christ in a church and the priest's decision

Three photos of a polychrome figure of the reclining Christ with wounds, with a dark brindle dog lying on it.

A dog slipped into a church and settled down to sleep on a polychrome figure of Jesus Christ. When the parishioners noticed it and warned the priest, he asked them to leave the dog in peace, for it too has the right to find consolation in our Lord.

I do not know how true this parable is, but it sounds touching

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