Faith meets fitness: The Keralam church where prayers come with pull-ups
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St. Joseph’s Church in Kuriachira, Thrissur, has installed an open‑air gym on its grounds, letting parishioners work out after Mass. Inspired by vicar Fr. Frederick Eluvathingal’s 51‑year fitness routine, the modest facility draws altar boys, seniors and locals to promote health and attract youth to church activities.
Key takeaways
- The gym was initiated by vicar Fr. Frederick Eluvathingal, who has exercised for over five decades.
- Parishioners of all ages, including altar boys and seniors, use the open‑air equipment without fixed hours.
- Church leaders view the gym as a spiritual service to combat lifestyle diseases and engage youth.
- If demand grows, trustees plan to expand the modest facility.
Read the original at The Hindu
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