Jesus Ascension Mass in Cathedral Church is Safe, Police Say
10 May 2018 15:00 WIB
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Christian community celebrates Jesus Ascension Day today on May 10. Many churches hold the mass or Eucharist including Cathedral Church, Central Jakarta.
Based on Tempo observation since 07:40 am, only a few police officers were seen to secure the church. Many vehicles lined up in front of Istiqlal Mosque which is directly located across the Cathedral Church.
According to a police officer, a strict guard is not necessary to conduct considering the ascension mass is not massively celebrated like Christmas and Easter. "It’s definitely secured, safe," he said.
The first mass started at 07:30 am led by Father Robert Rimmin SJ from the Student Pastoral of Archdiocese (PMKAJ) West Jakarta unit. The mass was held again at 09:00 until 19:00 pm.
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