The Orthodox Church celebrated, on Friday, its yearly pilgrimage to Al-Maghtas, the site of Jesus Christ's baptism, which ...

Pope Leo XIV has baptized 20 babies in the Sistine Chapel, continuing an annual tradition marking the end of the Christmas ...

A search and rescue operation is underway on the Zambezi River following reports that two people were swept away by strong currents during what is believed to have been a baptism ceremony on Saturday.

When Jesus came to John to be baptized, Matthew tells us, “John tried to prevent him, saying, ‘I need to be baptized by you, ...

During the liturgy, the faithful were sprinkled with holy water that had been collected from the Jordan River before Mass, ...

The Blessing of the Waters is primarily celebrated on January 6th (Theophany/Epiphany), commemorating Christ's baptism by ...

Clergy and members from several area Orthodox Christian churches braved the cold on Sunday afternoon to pray for God’s ...

MADISON, Wis. – Greek Orthodox churches in Madison gathered on Sunday for their annual Blessing of the Waters ceremony. This ...