Qasr-el Yahud
Christian Orthodox pilgrims at Qasr el Yahud
Christian Orthodox pilgrims arrive to celebrate Epiphany holiday at Qasr el Yahud, the traditional site of Jesus's baptism by John the Baptist on the Jordan river, near the West Bank town of Jericho. It is also traditionally considered to be the place where the Israelites crossed the Jordan River, Elijah the Prophet ascended to heaven. Jan 18, ...
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
