Dog Simón joins prayer by offering paw to priest in viral video

A dog named Simón has become an internet sensation after a video showed him extending his paw to a priest during a prayer service. The clip, shared by Father Carlos Mario Peña Lopera, captures the moment Simón, seated on a chair, lifts his paw and places it near the priest and a congregant during an intercession prayer. The priest takes the dog's paw and continues praying, a gesture that has drawn widespread admiration Source: infobae.

The scene took place at the Santo Domingo Savio parish in Villavicencio, Colombia, according to Heraldo de México Source: heraldomx. While infobae does not specify the location, both outlets agree on the core event: Simón's paw gesture during a religious ceremony.

Reactions

Social media users reacted with humor, faith, and affection. Comments ranged from "Le tomo su patita y se ganó mi corazón" to playful remarks about the dog helping with the "imposición de patitas" Source: infobae. Others used the moment to pray for stray animals, and some reflected on the emotional bond between humans and pets Source: infobae.

Context

Simón is one of several rescued animals adopted by Father Peña Lopera, who often shares videos of them. This is not the first time Simón has accompanied the priest during religious activities; he and another dog, Luna, previously appeared in a mass Source: infobae. The viral video has also sparked discussions about including companion animals in public and community spaces Source: heraldomx.