'To My Christian Brothers, May The Light Of Peace Illuminate Us All,' Jokowi Said On The Ascension Day Of Jesus Christ

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JAKARTA - President Joko Widodo read out his wishes to the public in celebration of the Ascension of Jesus Christ which falls today. Jokowi hopes that Christians will always find peace and happiness.

"Dear Christian brothers and sisters, may the light of peace and happiness always illuminate our lives," Jokowi said on Jokowi's Instagram account, reported by VOI, Thursday, May 26.

As is known, the Ascension of Jesus Christ is an event 40 days after the resurrection of Jesus Christ. The incident of Jesus' ascension to heaven was witnessed by his disciples and recorded in the New Testament.

One of the churches that held mass at the celebration of the Ascension of Jesus Christ today is the Jakarta Cathedral. Mass is held in three sessions.

"Jakarta Cathedral Parish held mass services in three sessions, namely the morning session at 08.30 WIB, the afternoon session at 11.00 WIB and the afternoon session at 17.00 WIB," said Public Relations of the Jakarta Cathedral Church, Suyana Suwadie.

The celebrations are held both online and offline. He added that the mass at the Ascension of Jesus Christ is the same as the mass that is held every week. Thus, there are no large processions or events. Likewise with security the same as any other mass.

"There is a security team and also a self-help security team for the people," he said.

For the capacity of the people who perform mass services at the church, he added, around 1,300 to 1,400 people. Currently the capacity is still 75 percent.

“People attending the mass can register on the Belarasa website and it has been implemented across parishes. Meanwhile, those who don't have a Diocesan People's Data Integration Base number (BIDUK) can register on the spot by bringing their ID card and filling out the google form. And use the PeduliLindung application," he explained.