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| Immanuel Church, Jakarta |
Immanuel Church, Jakarta is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Jakarta. The church was earlier known as the Willemskerk as it was constructed in honor of King Willem I of Netherlands. The king has received wide acclamation for his sincere initiatives to unite the different denominations of Christianity under one umbrella. Immanuel Church, Jakarta was rechristened in the year 1948.
One of the oldest churches in Jakarta, Immanuel Church, Jakarta resembles the classical Dutch protestant structure of Medan Meredeka which was constructed in the year 1835. The church is masterpiece of baroque architecture and feature splendidly ornamented domed roof. The architectural style of the church makes it stand apart among the other structures of the area and simplicity remains its noted feature.
The first Bible was printed in the church in the year 1748 and the organ that is still played with the prayers and the choirs of Immanuel Church, Jakarta was set up in the year 1843. The church proceedings are carried in different languages like English, Dutch and the local language Bahasa.
Immanuel Church, Jakarta is open to the public on all days of the week frown Monday to Sunday from 8 in the morning till 1at noon. The time of offering prayers are at 8 am and 7 pm on Sundays.
Placed in the neighborhood of the Gambor in central part of Jakarta, Immanuel Church, Jakarta lies close to National Monument and is placed at distance of 6 km from the Gereja.
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