JAKARTA - Vice President (Wapres) Gibran Rakabuming invited Christians on Christmas Eve, Wednesday to pray for victims of natural disasters in a number of areas in the country, especially Sumatra.
"In this good moment, I also want to invite all people to pray together for our brothers in Sumatra who are victims of flood and landslide disasters. May God Almighty always accompany and give strength to our brothers," he said as reported by ANTARA, Wednesday, December 24.
In his message, the Vice President hopes that this year's Christmas celebration can be a moment that brings joy and peace, as well as strengthens togetherness in the midst of families and the surrounding environment.
"I congratulate you on celebrating Christmas Day to Christian brothers throughout the country. May this Christmas be a moment of joy and peace with family and loved ones," he said.
The Vice President also invited Christians and all Indonesian people to pray together for their fellow countrymen, especially in Sumatra who are facing disaster.
In addition, the Vice President also expressed his appreciation to all parties who have actively contributed to maintaining security, the smooth flow of homecoming, and creating a safe, peaceful, and respectful atmosphere for Christmas 2025 and New Year 2026, according to President Prabowo Subianto's instructions.
"I also thank the TNI, Polri, ASN, and all components of the nation for their active contribution in maintaining the homecoming flow and creating a safe, peaceful, and wise Christmas and New Year atmosphere, in accordance with the instructions of the President of the Republic of Indonesia," he said.
Closing his speech, the Vice President expressed his prayers and hopes that peace and prosperity would always accompany all Indonesian people.
"Merry Christmas. May peace and prosperity always accompany our steps," he said.
On the momentum of this year's Christmas celebration, the Vice President also visited churches directly in various regions, such as North Sumatra, North Sulawesi, and Central Java to meet with Christians and distribute Christmas gifts to children.
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