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Watch: Prayers and pull-ups : A church that preaches fitness

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Watch: Prayers and pull-ups : A church that preaches fitness

siQLa9oU Prayers and pull-ups : A church that preaches fitness At St. Joseph's Church in Kuriachira, Thrissur, an open gym is bringing fitness closer to the community. From altar boys and youngsters to senior citizens, parishioners are making use of the facility.

The initiative grew out of the 51-year fitness journey of 69-year-old vicar Fr. Frederick Eluvathingal, who hopes to inspire a healthier generation. The Hindu 187 16:9 Faith meets fitness: The Keralam church where prayers come with pull-ups Faith meets fitness: The Keralam church where prayers come with pull-ups St.

Joseph’s Church in Kuriachira, Thrissur, has set up an open gym to promote fitness among parishioners. With no fixed timings, parishioners can drop in at their convenience, with many heading to the gym after attending Holy Mass Faith meets fitness: The Keralam church where prayers come with pull-ups storyline 1