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Semarang, CNN Indonesia –
Minister of Religion Ruby Cholil Qoumas visit evening worship activities Native at the GPIB Imanuel Church in Semarang or at Blenduk Church in the Kota Lama area Semarang, Central Java.
The man who is familiarly called Gus Yaqut arrived at Blenduk church around 7.30pm WIB. He had waited a moment because the church was in progress for worship activities.
Soon after, Yaqut arrived accompanied by several people to witness the congregation conducting a Christmas Eve service with the application of health protocols.
Yaqut said the visit to Blenduk church was to ensure that Christians can conduct Christmas services safely and peacefully. Police and TNI agents are committed to surveillance and security.
“This is proof that the state guarantees its citizens worship in accordance with religion and belief. Congregations in Blenduk Church worship safely and peacefully with the security of the National Police and TNIs, although their conditions they are still in the middle of a pandemic, “Yaqut said as he left Blenduk Church.
On the other hand, Yaqut also presented to the public that on December 22, President Joko Widodo had just been appointed minister of religion. Yaqut wanted to show that the minister of religion belongs to all religions in Indonesia.
“Through this Christmas visit, I want to show that the Minister of Religion belongs to all religions and not to just one religion. Let us make this religion a source of inspiration to make peace and spread love,” Yaqut said.
Semarang Mayor Hendrar Prihadi welcomed Yaqut’s arrival. During the visit of the Minister of Religion, he wanted to show that Semarang is a tolerant city towards all religious communities.
“I am very happy and thank you for your visit. I hope it will be a blessing for the city of Semarang. This is also proof that the city of Semarang is a tolerant city where all religious people can safely carry out their worship. and peaceful, “Hendrar said.
(dmr / pmg)
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