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Church in Indonesia Celebrates Christmas despite Ban, Threat as Muslims give support

Posted on 03/01/2026 by John Sandeman
Pastor Irianto Budy leading GMII Bethlehem church service in Sukasirna village Jonggol-District West Java Province Indonesia Screenshot-from-Facebook

Morning Star News  SURABAYA, Indonesia, December 31, 2025 – A pastor came under pressure from local Muslims in Indonesia on Christmas Eve to announce that Christmas services were cancelled even though his church won approval to hold the celebrations, sources said.… Continue Reading →

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