Animals in Church

It beats rock music and hug fests and gyrations in the pews:

Father Peter MacLeod-Miller, 43, keeps a donkey, lambs, goats and alpacas in a paddock at his rectory and takes them to the church in Barrow.

Australian-born Father MacLeod-Miller said: "Animals are central figures in many Biblical stories. I just find they can help people relax and add interest."

According to BBC online he added: "It's hard to doze off in church when there's a donkey standing in the aisle. People seem to like them."

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