Russian man blesses cats at monastery

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Video of a man named Kuzmich blessing cats has gone viral on Russian social networks. According to the Optina Pustyn monastery, Kuzmich has lived on the complex for over 10 years. The press officer said he walks with the cats and blesses them every day. The press officer said they follow him because he feeds and cares for them. [Additional reporting by The Associated Press]

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