Who says religion and a great body can't go hand in hand? Confused about this statement I just made? Well, you won't be when you read on further!

A priest in Kerala participated in a body building competition and created a social media uproar by his very bold move! This just goes on to say that it doesn't matter who you are or what you do, health and fitness is as important as delivering a sermon at church!

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A resident of Thrissur, Father Joseph of the Chalakkudi Thuruthipparambu Varprasada Matha church says he was always keen on body building and a healthier lifestyle. The fact that he's a renowned priest didn't hold him back and he followed his desire to make that perfect body. And it paid off! Most people who visit the church are very proud to have such a fit priest with six-pack abs!

This isn't the first official sighting of God men becoming fitter and ripper in life. Many temple priests around India practice healthy fitness regimes, regularly in order to stay fit and serve the Gods as healthy patrons with great bodies!