Catholic Pilgrimage Places in Yogyakarta

Some sacred places in Yogyakarta are worth visiting by Christians before Christmas. Tour de Djokdja with the theme of "Catholic pilgrimage places in Yogyakarta" this week will take you to some legendary pilgrimage places in Yogyakarta. They are not the ones with European style and are apart from the society but the ones with Javanese appearance and are close to local community culture.

Tour de Djokdja will take you to Sendang Sono as the place where the first baptism in Kalibawang, Kulon Progo was done. Then, we proceed our pilgrimage to the Church and the Temple of Jesus Sacred Heart in Ganjuran where you will see Jesus in His Javanese face. Tour de Djokdja will also take you to Sendang Sriningsih where holy mass is celebrated on certain Fridays called kliwon as sacred days in Javanese belief.

Bon Voyage!

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Sendang Sono, Lourdes in Indonesia
Sendang Sono is a place with so many stories, memories and tranquility. Here, you can pay a visit to the tomb of Mr. Sarikromo, enjoy the architecture winning AGA Khan Awards and send letters to God in front of the Cave of Maria.
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The Church of Ganjuran, Seeing Jesus in Javanese Face
Ganjuran Church that was built in 1927 is not just a place to contemplate, but it also offers an opportunity to see the global Jesus in local appearance, wearing the Javanese clothes named surjan while listening to gamelan.
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Sendang Sriningsih, the Medium of God's Blessing
Sendang Sriningsih that was found in 1934 is a pilgrimage place for Catholic people in Prambanan, the area that is famous for religious Hindu Buddha tourism objects. The Cave of Mary and the spring water will be the media of God's blessings.

source : yogyes