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Ganjuran Church

The Church of the Sacred Heart of Jesus (Indonesian: Gereja Hati Kudus Yesus), also known as the Ganjuran Church (Indonesian: Gereja Ganjuran), is a Roman Catholic church located in Ganjuran, Bantul, Special Region of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. It is the oldest church in its administrative regency.[1]

Ganjuran Church

Ganjuran, Bambanglipuro, Bantul Regency, Special Region of Yogyakarta

8,000 (2011)

16 April 1924 (1924-04-16)

Schmutzer family

Active

Javanese
European

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Ganjuran

The church was established on 16 April 1924 by the Schmutzer family, who owned a sugar factory in the area. From a total of 25 Catholics in the area in 1922, the congregation has expanded to 8,000 in 2011. The building has seen many modifications, including reconstruction after the 2006 Yogyakarta earthquake. Much critical commentary has been made on its Javanese design, and the church continues to include Javanese culture in its liturgy.

Church interior

Church interior

High altar with Javanese angels/cherubs

High altar with Javanese angels/cherubs

The altar of Sang Maha Prabu Yesus Kristus Pangeraning Para Bangsa (Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of all Nations)

The altar of Sang Maha Prabu Yesus Kristus Pangeraning Para Bangsa (Our Lord Jesus Christ, King of all Nations)

The altar of Dyah Mariyah Ibu Ganjuran (Our Lady, Mother of Ganjuran)

The altar of Dyah Mariyah Ibu Ganjuran (Our Lady, Mother of Ganjuran)

Marian grotto of the church

Marian grotto of the church

Hindu-style temple at the church, the main shrine of the Sacred Heart.

Hindu-style temple at the church, the main shrine of the Sacred Heart.

Balinese dance in front of the temple

Balinese dance in front of the temple

Gateway to the church

Gateway to the church

Front gate of the church

Front gate of the church

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