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The Kélah Ritual of The Manggaraians in Flores-Eastern Indonesia and Its Theological Significance For Roman Catholics Jebadu, Alexander; Raho, Bernardus; Juhani, Sefrianus
Heritage of Nusantara: International Journal of Religious Literature and Heritage Vol. 10 No. 2 (2021): HERITAGE OF NUSANTARA
Publisher : Center for Research and Development of Religious Literature and Heritage

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31291/hn.v10i2.622

This paper aims to discuss the theological significance of the traditional religious practice of the Manggaraians in Flores, eastern Indonesia called the Kélah Ritual. It is an aspect of the traditional religion of the Manggaraians. The authorities of the Catholic Church in Manggarai have been very tolerant toward the ritual and provide enough space for the Catholics to practice it. TheÂ Church, however, does not have a sufficient understanding of its theological significance due to insufficient previous studies on the subject. This paper demonstrates that the ritual has a deep theological significance. This study employed direct observation, direct participation in the Kélah Ritual in several places in Manggarai, focus group discussions, key informant interviews and questionnaires.Â The results of this research indicate that this ritual is a rite of passage about the human soul departing from this world to heaven conducted a few days or months after the body’s interment. It was on the day of the soul’s ascension to heaven where all of the family ancestors meet with God eternally. This research concludes that, with its theological meaning, the ritual conforms with the Catholic faith doctrine regarding the gradual departure of the human soul to heaven after its corporal death - purgatory. No soul goes right away to heaven when it is not 100% holy. The ritual, therefore, could be valued and officially incorporated into the Catholic faith traditionÂ in order to enrich its worship to God.

Konsep Penebusan Kosmik Dalam Mitologi Tradisi Pante pada Masyarakat Manggarai Indonesia Juhani, Sefrianus; I Made Sudhiarsa, Raymundus; Jebadu, Alexander; Raho, Bernadus; Trzebuniak, Jόzef
Heritage of Nusantara: International Journal of Religious Literature and Heritage Vol. 12 No. 1 (2023): HERITAGE OF NUSANTARA
Publisher : Center for Research and Development of Religious Literature and Heritage

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31291/hn.v12i1.669

This study aims to explore the cosmic redemption concepts in the mythology of the pante tradition in Manggarai community. Pante tradition was an attempt to promote an attitude of respect for non-human creations so that nature would return to its harmonious state. The data was obtained through interviews with several key informants who were very close to these myths, including some palm tappers from several villages in Manggarai. From interviews and collected documents, several myths were found in the pante tradition. In Manggarai mythology, it is believed that there is inseparable relationship between humans, non-human creations, and the Supreme Being. Each creation has a contribution to the survival of the others and has eschatological future. The Manggarai people also believe that there is a place for the eternal life called pa'ang be le. This finding contributes to the development of ecological theology in the Indonesian Catholic Church and the universal Church. In addition, the awareness of the ultimate future for all creation strengthens the commitment of the Christians to preserve the environment.

Dialektika Konsep Ketuhanan dalam Ritual Lea sose pada Masyarakat Manggarai dan Gereja Katolik Juhani, Sefrianus; Denar, Benediktus; Riyanto, FX. E. Armada
MELINTAS An International Journal of Philosophy and Religion (MIJPR) Vol. 36 No. 3 (2020)
Publisher : Faculty of Philosophy, Parahyangan Catholic University, Bandung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26593/mel.v36i3.5388

This article aims to dialogue the concept of divinity in Manggarai, Indonesia, with the teachings of the Catholic Church. The concept of God in the Manggarai community has some similarities with the doctrine of God in the Catholic Church, that is, concerning the acknowledgment of God’s existence, involvement, and care. However, there are also matters that are quite different and that are not found in each respective context. On the one hand, the similarities can help those involved in catechesis with fresh understandings. On the other hand, the differences may enrich the outlook into knowledge about the concept of divinity, both in the context of living the Church’s teachings as well as in the context of being member of the cultural community. The results of the dialogue as explored in this article open the possibilities to help decrease the practices of syncretism on matters of faith in the Manggarai Catholic community. The approaches used by the authors to trace the concept of divinity in the two contexts are mainly qualitative with ethnographic and documentation methods. The findings are a mainstay for pastoral agents in determining certain themes for catechesis, especially those related to the concept of Godhead.

Teonim Mori Keraéng dan Signifikansinya Terhadap Eko-pastoral Gereja Juhani, Sefrianus; Jόzef Trzebuniak
Heritage of Nusantara: International Journal of Religious Literature and Heritage Vol. 14 No. 1 (2025): HERITAGE OF NUSANTARA
Publisher : Center for Research and Development of Religious Literature and Heritage

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.31291/hn.v14i1.781

This article examines the theonym Mori Keraéng as a theological foundation for eco-pastoral practices in the Catholic Church, particularly in the context of indigenous Manggarai cosmology. It responds to the need for contextual theological models that integrate local wisdom with ecological responsibility. The study employs Martin Heidegger’s phenomenological methodology, which emphasizes allowing phenomena to disclose themselves and describing what appears without distortion. Fieldwork was conducted in three districts of Manggarai: East Manggarai, Manggarai, and West Manggarai by engaging local informants who have deep familiarity with the Mori Keraéng tradition. Informants were invited to share their lived understanding without interference, enabling the emergence of authentic cultural-theological insights. Findings reveal that Mori Keraéng is understood as a cosmic deity who not only creates but also sustains the Earth as a common household for all living beings. Nature is perceived as a medium of divine epiphany, revealing God's ongoing presence within creation. Furthermore, the relational dynamic within Mori Keraéng marked by mutual self-limitation and interpenetration (e.g., Father-Sky and Mother-Earth) offers a paradigm of intra-divine collaboration that serves as a model for ecological relationships among creatures. In conclusion, the indigenous concept of Mori Keraéng provides a rich theological resource for constructing a Catholic eco-theology grounded in local cosmological thought. It affirms the sacredness of creation and calls for a collaborative and respectful engagement with the natural world.

Traditional Beliefs as an Ecotheological Force for Sustainability: Reinterpreting Mori Keraéng Amid the Climate Crisis Juhani, Sefrianus; Maku, Hendrikus; Edu, Ambros Leonangung; Gunawan, Vinsensius Adi
Jurnal Studi Agama dan Masyarakat Vol 21 No 2 (2025): JURNAL STUDI AGAMA DAN MASYARAKAT
Publisher : IAIN Palangka Raya

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.23971/jsam.v21i2.9996

The escalating climate crisis increasingly challenges theology to engage with ecological issues through contextual and inclusive approaches. While dominant eco-theological discourse often reflects Western paradigms, local cosmologies that embody ecological wisdom remain underrepresented. The study aimed to examine traditional beliefs as an eco-theological force for sustainability by reinterpreting Mori Keraéng, a Divine figure in Manggarai cosmology, through dialogue with Catholic eco-theology. The research employed a qualitative ethnographic method, using in-depth interviews and participant observation in historically and culturally significant villages in Manggarai and East Manggarai, involving traditional leaders, community heads, and local residents. The findings reveal that traditional practices such as ritual offerings, communal land management, and ecological taboos embody a living ecological ethic that restrains exploitation, fosters balance, and strengthens resilience against environmental degradation. These practices demonstrate that traditional spirituality functions not as a relic of the past, but as an active and transformative resource for sustaining life. The study affirms that local cosmologies, when theologically reinterpreted, can enrich Catholic ecological theology, contribute to global eco-theological discourse, and inspire sustainable practices to rebuild human-nature relations in the Anthropocene era.

Dialektika Konsep Ketuhanan dalam Ritual Lea sose pada Masyarakat Manggarai dan Gereja Katolik Juhani, Sefrianus; Denar, Benediktus; Riyanto, FX. E. Armada
MELINTAS An International Journal of Philosophy and Religion (MIJPR) Vol. 36 No. 3 (2020)
Publisher : Faculty of Philosophy, Parahyangan Catholic University, Bandung

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.26593/mel.v36i3.5388

This article aims to dialogue the concept of divinity in Manggarai, Indonesia, with the teachings of the Catholic Church. The concept of God in the Manggarai community has some similarities with the doctrine of God in the Catholic Church, that is, concerning the acknowledgment of God’s existence, involvement, and care. However, there are also matters that are quite different and that are not found in each respective context. On the one hand, the similarities can help those involved in catechesis with fresh understandings. On the other hand, the differences may enrich the outlook into knowledge about the concept of divinity, both in the context of living the Church’s teachings as well as in the context of being member of the cultural community. The results of the dialogue as explored in this article open the possibilities to help decrease the practices of syncretism on matters of faith in the Manggarai Catholic community. The approaches used by the authors to trace the concept of divinity in the two contexts are mainly qualitative with ethnographic and documentation methods. The findings are a mainstay for pastoral agents in determining certain themes for catechesis, especially those related to the concept of Godhead.

Local Eschatologies: Reading the Afterlife through the Javanese Bersih Desa Ritual Wiwin, Wiwin; Juhani, Sefrianus; Sunlety, Moses
International Journal of Indonesian Philosophy & Theology Vol. 6 No. 2 (2025): December
Publisher : Asosiasi Ahli Filsafat Keilahian Indonesia

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.47043/cp61mm90

In an era marked by modernization, traditional rituals are often dismissed as obsolete or merely symbolic remnants of the past. This study challenges such assumptions by exploring Bersih Desa, a Javanese communal cleansing ritual, as a site of implicit eschatological expression. Far from being a purely cultural celebration, Bersih Desa embodies the community’s deeply held hopes for spiritual continuity and post-mortem well-being. Through an ethnographic study conducted in Sumberandong hamlet, Sumberoto village in South Malang, this research investigates how local conceptions of the afterlife are embedded within ritual practices and communal narratives. Drawing on in-depth interviews with ritual leaders and participants, and employing Creswell’s qualitative analysis framework, the findings reveal a rich interplay between indigenous spiritual cosmologies and formal religious teachings. This syncretic understanding sustains the ritual’s vitality, functioning as a localized eschatology bridging tradition and transcendence. The study contributes to contextual theology and anthropology of religion, offering insight into how rituals like Bersih Desa articulate the hopes and horizons of a living tradition.

The Eco-Theological Significance of Ata Long: Constructing Local Wisdom as a Response to Indonesia’s Environmental Degradation Juhani, Sefrianus; Jebadu, Alexander; Wea, Teofanne Nurinik
Journal of Asian Orientation in Theology Vol 8, No 1 (2026): Journal of Asian Orientation in Theology
Publisher : Universitas Sanata Dharma

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.24071/jaot.v8i1.14120

Indonesia is experiencing environmental degradation across multiple sectors. This degradation is driven by economic pressures and intensified by an anthropocentric paradigm that places humans at the center of creation. Such a paradigm weakens the spiritual relationship between humans and the natural world. Mitigation efforts often prove ineffective because they overlook local cultural values that sustain ecological balance. This article examines the concept of Ata Long in Manggarai culture as a source of ecological wisdom. The study employs an ethnographic method. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and field observations. Informants were selected using purposive sampling. Data analysis was conducted using a contextual theological approach, which integrates Catholic teaching with the local Manggarai cosmology. The findings show that Ata Long views humans as “guests on earth.” This concept affirms a reciprocal relationship between humans and other creatures. It also rejects human domination over nature. The study further reveals that human well-being is directly linked to environmental sustainability. The ecological-theological values embedded in Ata Long enrich Catholic ecotheology through a relational and inclusive perspective. In conclusion, Ata Long offers a locally rooted theological model that is relevant for addressing environmental crises in Indonesia.

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