Saint Joseph’s Church in Mala’efo’ou is a striking Gothic-style church, built in 1859 using black volcanic rock and white coral and is renowned for its beautifully preserved biblical frescoes. Set against a lush tropical backdrop, Saint Joseph’s Church stands out for its medieval European architecture, which contrasts strongly with the surrounding village landscape, while inside, the hand-painted frescoes created by early missionaries continue to tell biblical stories more than 160 years later.