President Joko Widodo Extends Easter Greetings to Indonesian Christians
Jakarta, The Gulf Observer: President Joko Widodo, affectionately known as Jokowi, conveyed heartfelt Easter greetings to all Indonesian Christians celebrating the sacred occasion on Sunday. Through an illustrated picture shared on his official Instagram account, President Jokowi expressed, “Happy Easter 2024 to all Indonesian Christians,” accompanied by a vibrant depiction of residents of all ages joyfully gathered in front of a cathedral. The illustration featured a central figure resembling Minister of Public Works and Public Housing Basuki Hadimuljono, alongside President Jokowi and the residents, symbolizing unity and communal celebration.
In his message, President Jokowi expressed his hopes that the spirit of Easter would perpetually infuse peace and goodness into the lives of all Indonesians. Meanwhile, Archbishop of Jakarta, Ignatius Cardinal Suharyo, delivered a poignant sermon during the Pontifical Easter Mass at Jakarta Cathedral on Sunday. He urged Christians to cultivate greater mindfulness towards one another and their environment, emphasizing the imperative of forsaking greed, which has the potential to bring calamity upon oneself and others. Archbishop Suharyo called upon believers to seize the momentum of Easter as an opportunity to reconnect with Christ, embodying the principles of compassion, selflessness, and spiritual renewal.
President Jokowi’s warm Easter greetings and Archbishop Suharyo’s insightful sermon encapsulate the essence of Easter, resonating with messages of hope, unity, and moral introspection, which hold profound significance for the Indonesian Christian community and the nation as a whole.
