Baptisms

Orthodox Christian pilgrims in Qasr el Yahud

Orthodox Christian pilgrims during the traditional baptism ceremony, celebrating the Epiphany festival is in Qasr al Yahud, the traditional site of the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist on the Jordan, near the city of Jericho. Jan 18, 2017. Photo by Kobi Richter/TPS

Orthodox Christian pilgrims in Qasr el Yahud

Orthodox Christian pilgrims during the traditional baptism ceremony, celebrating the Epiphany festival is in Qasr al Yahud, the traditional site of the baptism of Jesus by John the Baptist on the Jordan, near the city of Jericho. Jan 18, 2017. Photo by Kobi Richter/TPS

Christian Orthodox pilgrims participate in the baptism of Jesus,

Christian Orthodox pilgrims participate in the baptism of Jesus,

Christian Orthodox pilgrims participate in the baptism of Jesus,

Christian Orthodox pilgrims participate in the baptism of Jesus,

Christian Orthodox pilgrims participate in the baptism of Jesus,

Christian Orthodox pilgrims participate in the baptism of Jesus,

Christian Orthodox pilgrims participate in the baptism of Jesus,

Christian Orthodox pilgrims participate in the baptism of Jesus,