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    Sinaga's legacy rests on his dedicated pastoral service and his role in strengthening the Catholic Church in North Sumatra. He was the first Indonesian prelate to die from COVID-19, a somber distinction that underscored the pandemic's toll on religious leaders. His leadership of the Archdiocese of Medan, including the completion of the Catholic Center, left a tangible mark on the region.

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    First Indonesian prelate to die from COVID-19

    Historic First·2020

    Sinaga was the first Indonesian Catholic bishop to die from the virus, as reported by church media.