A whopping 20,000 people (at least) have recently taken part in baptism ceremonies at Qasr al-Yahud, the site on the banks of the Jordan River where, according to Christian tradition, Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist, according to Rossella Tercatin at The Jerusalem Post. Several ceremonies took place in mid-January under the protection of … Continue reading 20,000 pilgrims flock to Jesus’ baptismal site on Jordan River