Jakarta – Kapolri Jenderal Pol Listyo Sigit Prabowo inspected the implementation of the 2023 Christmas Eve Mass at the Cathedral Church, Sawah Besar, Central Jakarta. The arrival of the Kapolri was welcomed by Jakarta Archbishop Ignatius Cardinal Suharyo and Father Hani Rudi Hartoko.
Kapolri Listyo Sigit arrived at 16.37 WIB. The arrival of the Kapolri coincided with the presence of the Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture Muhadjir Effendy and representatives of the Panglima TNI.
When he arrived at the Cathedral Church, the Kapolri was seen immediately greeting the ranks of the priests at the Cathedral Church. Also present at the Christmas Eve mass was the Kapolres Metro Jakarta Pusat, Kombes Pol Susatyo Purnomo Condro.
Kapolri Jenderal Pol Listyo Sigit previously wished him a Merry Christmas 2023 and New Year 2024. Kapolri Listyo Sigit hopes that Christmas and New Year will be a strength for the Indonesian nation.
“Today’s Christmas and New Year celebrations are a momentum, reminding the greatness of God’s love which always gives strength to the Indonesian nation to rise and continue to move forward and overcome all the challenges and noble ideals of Golden Indonesia 2024,” explained Kapolri Listyo Sigit, Saturday, ( 12/24).
He also prayed that God’s love would protect the souls of every human being.
“May God’s love always surround every human being’s soul to spread love to others and bring happiness to our hearts. Let’s rejoice in celebrating this holy day full of peace and blessings,” he said.
Apart from that, Kapolri Listyo Sigit also hopes that 2024 will bring enthusiasm to Indonesia.
“We welcome 2024 by bringing new enthusiasm and hope to realize a sovereign, just and prosperous Indonesia,” he said again.
For your information, the Jakarta Cathedral Church provides 3,172 seats for the congregation for the 2023 Christmas celebration. Of the 3,172 seats provided, they are divided into 800 for the inside area of the Cathedral Church, 550 seats for the outer area at Plaza Maria and Gua Maria and 1536 tents, as well as the ground floor Youth Graha 286 seats. The Cathedral Church also provides 3,500 reserve seats.
Meanwhile, for this year’s celebration, the theme is ‘Glory to Allah and Peace on Earth’. Bembo
