St. Joseph's Roman Catholic Catholic Church
Kochi, Kerala
St. Joseph's Church, located in Vadakkekotta, Thrippunithura, Kochi, Kerala, is a Roman Catholic parish known as Sleeping St. Joseph's Church. The church houses a sacred statue of St. Joseph in peaceful repose, a replica inspired by Pope Francis's personal statue kept in his private room. The original statue was brought from Rome in January 2016 by Rev. Fr. Jolly Thappalodath. The church has become a celebrated pilgrimage destination attracting thousands of devotees, particularly on Wednesdays, seeking spiritual blessings and miraculous interventions through St. Joseph's intercession. The church offers Holy Mass, Adoration to the Blessed Sacrament, and Novena to St. Joseph.
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MalayalamLast updated August 2026
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