Ganjuran Church
Ganjuran Church
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Aswin Nobby Susanto
Labuan Bajo, Indonesia525 contributions
Aug 2023 • Couples
The Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church is the one and only catholic church as well as praying garden in the Special Region of Yogyakarta where we will see the most spiritual harmony acculturation between Ancient Javanese & Hindu-Buddha and Modern Javanese & Islam sacredly integrated together within Christianity. Like some of other catholic worship places, here we can find church and praying garden be one in one place. But there are so much different regarding holy church with Javanese-gazebo design and all Javanese traditional property used in worshipping, Holy Jesus statue inside of a sacred temple with Hindu-Buddha shape in its praying garden, holy waters statue which source from natural spring believed to be a everlasting blessing, and many more.
We can visit this church by driving around 45 minutes to the Bambanglipuro District of Bantul Regency on the southern side of Yogyakarta city.
We can visit this church by driving around 45 minutes to the Bambanglipuro District of Bantul Regency on the southern side of Yogyakarta city.
Written 12 July 2024
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kopinangindischekoffie
Sleman District, Indonesia40 contributions
Sept 2022 • Friends
Its a good place to pray. And they still prevent the old building which was built during the Schmidt family live there. Many people believes that the water in Ganjuran Church could heal not only physical ill but also our soul.
This church visited not only by the catholic people but also other relugions like moslem, christiant and Buddhist.
This church visited not only by the catholic people but also other relugions like moslem, christiant and Buddhist.
Written 23 September 2022
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domandkriz
Singapore, Singapore2 contributions
Mar 2018 • Couples
Catholic architecture wasn't the first thing I was expecting in Yogyakarta. But this church is beautiful. It is a wonderful example of the Catholic Church's ancient tradition of inculturation: accepting what is beautiful in local cultures while preserving the essentials of Christian doctrine. The church is built like a kraton (a Javanese royal palace) and incorporates traditional Javanese sculpture and architectural styles. It's also a very peaceful place.
Written 26 April 2018
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Dawannes
Hoogstraten, Belgium201 contributions
Nov 2017 • Couples
We were doing a motcycle trip through the country side when we stumbled across this fine church, Javanese style church , nice grounds , always busy, but a perfect stop for a look see how the locals practice their faith
Written 9 October 2018
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Naarden
Santa Fe, NM185 contributions
Sept 2018 • Couples
As a Catholic, I found this church to be very interesting, beautiful, and unique. I'm so glad that I went! (For non-Catholics, I'm not sure that they would find the drive out to this location to be worthwhile.) The architecture, artwork, and religious iconography is all in the Javanese style. There is a large statue of Jesus with Asian features and dressed like a Javanese king. Another gorgeous statue of Mary and the baby Jesus also reflects Asian features and both dressed in traditional Javanese clothing. All statues are carved in a beautiful honey-colored stone. The main church looks like a Javanese temple and a separate adoration temple looks like something from Prambanan. The impressive angels on the main altar also look like something from a Balinese Hindu temple. We were there midweek and there were many locals quietly praying at different places and doing the stations of the cross. Very moving and I've never seen another Catholic church like it. If going from downtown Yogya, ask your driver to go via scenic secondary roads that wind their way through nice small villages and, of course, picture perfect rice fields.
Written 8 October 2018
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travellerdentist
Surabaya, Indonesia22 contributions
June 2019
A unique church, they portray the Lord Jesus and Virgin Mary wearing Javanese traditional clothes. Theatmosphere of the church's is cool and peacefull, allows us to pray quietly
Written 7 August 2019
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MaritaOB
Huntsville, AL16 contributions
July 2018 • Couples
I attended mass with an Indonesian Catholic, and we were both really moved by the experience. Mass is celebrated in Javanese, so she needed her missal to follow just like me. We then walked around to pray at side chapels and take photos of the diverse images of Christ and Mary. People were very welcoming and explained some of the images, but I don't know if those only speaking English could get much background. It's a peaceful place, and I'm glad we could support the orphanage on the complex with purchases from the gift shop. Definitely one of the most unique and beautiful churches I've been to, and I recommend any Catholics visiting Jogya take this side trip. If you have time, stop by the adoration chapel that has a monstrance with the tree of life image incorporated in it.
Written 27 December 2018
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DKLo
Markham, Canada261 contributions
Apr 2018 • Couples
The place is a bit far from the beaten path, but the church is worth a visit. As many have noted, it is a Roman Catholic church designed with Javanese architecture and design sensibilities. It even features statues of Jesus and Mary as interpreted using traditional Javanese and old Hindu-style design elements.
Lots of places to have a quiet reflection, and worth a visit even if you're not a religious pilgrim. I wish the bathrooms were a bit cleaner and not so wet, but other than that this place is very much an awesome place to visit. It really is a one-of-a-kind space, and it's free! Donations are, as usual, welcome and recommended.
Lots of places to have a quiet reflection, and worth a visit even if you're not a religious pilgrim. I wish the bathrooms were a bit cleaner and not so wet, but other than that this place is very much an awesome place to visit. It really is a one-of-a-kind space, and it's free! Donations are, as usual, welcome and recommended.
Written 19 April 2018
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Irene_Chee
Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam39 contributions
Dec 2014
A pretty unique Javanese church with Javanese architecture and Javanese version of Jesus. Worth to visit if you want to see a mixture of culture and religion.
Written 8 July 2015
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white_sandy_beach
West Java48 contributions
Dec 2018
Very interesting Catholic church which accommodate rich Javanese arts and culture. Not only in the architecture but also in the liturgy. One can really feel being in Java there. The statues are all in Javanese design, there is a temple that doesn't look like a part of a church at all, gamelan music and liturgy songs that use Javanese style and language. Quiet peaceful ambiance make this church a great place for meditation. Really beautiful, unique spectacular church, one of a kind! Worth place to visit, even if one is not into religion.
Written 23 October 2019
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Hi, looks like this place is quite outside of the main city. Is it easy to get taxis to get to/from here, or is this typically part of a city tour?
What are the hours for visiting?
Written 17 August 2018
Yea its outside the city. 45mins drive or ride a motobike. There's a gojek or online transportation but i guess it would be uneasy to order a transport from there. Its a lot from the city but not from the church to the city. Best advice is better to rent a motor bike or a car (dont worry if you dont drive, rental service will provide a driver for you)
The hours of visiting depends on whats the purpose. If you just wants to see the church without have to involve in certain ceremony, my best advice maybe in the morning.
But if your purpose of visit is to attend a misa for instance, my best advice is to go there around afternoon.
And its not a typical for a tour.
Written 17 August 2018
Does anyone know the timings for Christmas Eve Mass and Christmas Day Mass?
Planning to go on either 24 Dec or 25 Dec 2017.
Written 6 December 2017
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