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Saint Joseph in Fon

Joseph, husband of Mary and foster father of Jesus, is highly venerated in Beninese parishes. A symbol of fathers and workers, his prayer in Fon is widely shared.

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Identity

Foster father of Jesus

Saint Joseph is the husband of Mary and the legal father of Jesus. A carpenter by trade, he embodies the dignity of manual work.

Saint JosephMɛ́ mímɛ́ Joseph
AtinkpatɔCarpenter (his trade)
Tɔ́ JésusFather of Jesus
Asì MarieHusband of Mary
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Prayer

Invocation to Joseph

Saint Joseph mímɛ́, kpla mì
Saint Joseph, help me
Joseph azɔ̌-watɔ́Joseph, worker
Tɔ́ ɖaxóGreat father
Mǐ jló alɔdo toweWe want your help
Ámɛ́nAmen

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Patron

Patron of workers

Joseph is invoked to:

WorkFind a job
FamilyProtect families
FatherBe a model for fathers
Good deathPatron of a good death
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Feast day

In Benin, May 1 (Saint Joseph the Worker) and March 19 are the feast days linked to Saint Joseph. In Benin, many parishes hold a procession in Fon on these days.

Joseph, the silent one

Although he says little in the Gospels, Saint Joseph is central for Beninese Catholics — patron of craftsmen, fathers and working families.

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