inp.polri.go.id - Jakarta. Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto hopes that the commemoration of the Ascension Day of Jesus Christ can bring peace, strengthen faith and foster a spirit of love in community life.

"Hopefully this sacred commemoration will bring peace, strengthen faith and foster a spirit of love in community life," quote Prabowo in his post uploaded on the Instagram account @presidenrepublikindonesia, Thursday (5/29/2025).

The Indonesian Head of State emphasized the importance of maintaining unity amidst diversity by respecting, honoring, and strengthening the bonds of one to another as one nation.

"God bless all Christian brothers and sisters," said the President.

The Ascension of Jesus Christ is a sacred moment commemorated by Christians and Catholics throughout the world.

In 2025, Ascension Day of Jesus Christ falls on May 29, marking 40 days after His resurrection on Easter.

Ascension Day of Jesus Christ commemorates the event when Jesus ascended to heaven and was witnessed by His disciples.

Written in the Gospel of Matthew 28:19-20, before ascending to heaven Jesus gave a message to his disciples to spread the love of the Father and the teachings that He had given.

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