Video of cats taking part in Russian religious ceremony goes viral

A video of a dozen cats participating in a religious procession around a monastery in a small Russian town has gone viral among Russian Internet users.

Sergei Kuzmich has lived at the monastery for over 10 years and the cats adore him. 

"They consider him special. When they see him, they all gather around."

The cats feeling the importance of what is happening around them, consider it their inalterable duty to take direct part in this procession.

Watch the video below!