In line with the ongoing efforts to highlight the importance of Jordan’s religious heritage and promote religious tourism, ...

The Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities, in cooperation with the Jordan Tourism Board, is organising the international travelling exhibition "Jordan: The Dawn of Christianity" in the historic city of ...

According to the East Conemaugh church, the tradition is connected to the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River by St. John. The Little Conemaugh, which flows through the region and connects ...

The Italian hill town of Assisi, renowned for its spiritual legacy and medieval charm, will welcome the international travelling exhibition “Jordan: Dawn of Christianity” on 4 July, following its ...

On July 4, the historic city of Assisi, nestled in the heart of Italy’s Umbria region, will host the international traveling ...

Before the Mass to celebrate the the baptism of Jesus, the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, collected water from the Jordan River in a vessel. The water was blessed ...

Worshipers in front of the Latin church dedicated to the Baptism of Jesus, in the locality known as "Bethany beyond the Jordan," at the exit of the Mass of the feast of Baptism, on Friday, Jan. 12 ...

Christian pilgrims stand in the waters of the Jordan River during a baptism ceremony as part of the Orthodox Feast of the Epiphany at the Qasr al-Yahud baptismal site, near the West Bank town of ...

Christian pilgrims stand in the waters of the Jordan River during a baptism ceremony as part of the Orthodox Feast of the Epiphany at the Qasr al-Yahud baptismal site, near the West Bank town of ...

Standing at the Jordanian baptismal site Bethany Beyond the Jordan, Burckhartt grappled with many emotions — among them, sadness for the river’s dwindling. “I am sure God above is also sad.” ...

Standing at the Jordanian baptismal site Bethany Beyond the Jordan, Burckhartt, a Presbyterian, said the river's water felt cold on her skin, offering a respite from the sweltering heat around her.