Christian Pilgrimage to the Jordan River in Israel

Qaser Al Yahud, Israel. 18th January, 2016. A woman baptizes in the Jordan River from the Israeli bank opposite Jordanian soldiers on guard on the Jordanian side. Thousands of Orthodox Christian believers took part in a pilgrimage to the Jordan River at Qaser Al Yahud for the Feast of Baptism and Blessing of the Holy Water.

Christian Pilgrimage to the Jordan River in Israel

Qaser Al Yahud, Israel. 18th January, 2016. Thousands of Orthodox Christian believers partake in a pilgrimage to the Jordan River at Qaser Al Yahud for the Feast of Baptism and Blessing of the Holy Water.

Christian Pilgrimage to the Jordan River in Israel

Qaser Al Yahud, Israel. 18th January, 2016. Thousands of Orthodox Christian believers partake in a pilgrimage to the Jordan River at Qaser Al Yahud for the Feast of Baptism and Blessing of the Holy Water.

Christian Pilgrimage to the Jordan River in Israel

Qaser Al Yahud, Israel. 18th January, 2016. Thousands of Orthodox Christian believers partake in a pilgrimage to the Jordan River at Qaser Al Yahud for the Feast of Baptism and Blessing of the Holy Water.

Christian Pilgrimage to the Jordan River in Israel

Qaser Al Yahud, Israel. 18th January, 2016. A Scouts band welcomes Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem, Theophilos III, as thousands of Orthodox Christian believers partake in a pilgrimage to the Jordan River at Qaser Al Yahud for the Feast of Baptism and Blessing of the Holy Water.

Christian Pilgrimage to the Jordan River in Israel

Qaser Al Yahud, Israel. 18th January, 2016. Thousands of Orthodox Christian believers partake in a pilgrimage to the Jordan River at Qaser Al Yahud for the Feast of Baptism and Blessing of the Holy Water.

Christian Pilgrimage to the Jordan River in Israel

Qaser Al Yahud, Israel. 18th January, 2016. A priest with a white dove welcomes Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem, THEOPHILOS III (left), as thousands of Orthodox Christian believers partake in a pilgrimage to the Jordan River at Qaser Al Yahud for the Feast of Baptism and Blessing of the Holy Water.

Christian Pilgrimage to the Jordan River in Israel

Qaser Al Yahud, Israel. 18th January, 2016. Thousands of Orthodox Christian believers partake in a pilgrimage to the Jordan River at Qaser Al Yahud for the Feast of Baptism and Blessing of the Holy Water.

Christian Pilgrimage to the Jordan River in Israel

Qaser Al Yahud, Israel. 18th January, 2016. Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem, THEOPHILOS III, enters the church at Qaser Al Yahud as thousands of Orthodox Christian believers partake in a pilgrimage to the Jordan River for the Feast of Baptism and Blessing of the Holy Water.

Christian Pilgrimage to the Jordan River in Israel

Qaser Al Yahud, Israel. 18th January, 2016. Thousands of Orthodox Christian believers partake in a pilgrimage to the Jordan River at Qaser Al Yahud for the Feast of Baptism and Blessing of the Holy Water.

Christian Pilgrimage to the Jordan River in Israel

Qaser Al Yahud, Israel. 18th January, 2016. Thousands of Orthodox Christian believers partake in a pilgrimage to the Jordan River at Qaser Al Yahud for the Feast of Baptism and Blessing of the Holy Water.

Christian Pilgrimage to the Jordan River in Israel

Qaser Al Yahud, Israel. 18th January, 2016. Thousands of Orthodox Christian believers partake in a pilgrimage to the Jordan River at Qaser Al Yahud for the Feast of Baptism and Blessing of the Holy Water.

Christian Pilgrimage to the Jordan River in Israel

Qaser Al Yahud, Israel. 18th January, 2016. Thousands of Orthodox Christian believers partake in a pilgrimage to the Jordan River at Qaser Al Yahud for the Feast of Baptism and Blessing of the Holy Water.

Christian Pilgrimage to the Jordan River in Israel

Qaser Al Yahud, Israel. 18th January, 2016. Thousands of Orthodox Christian believers partake in a pilgrimage to the Jordan River at Qaser Al Yahud for the Feast of Baptism and Blessing of the Holy Water.

Christian Pilgrimage to the Jordan River in Israel

Qaser Al Yahud, Israel. 18th January, 2016. A Scouts band welcomes Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem, Theophilos III, as thousands of Orthodox Christian believers partake in a pilgrimage to the Jordan River at Qaser Al Yahud for the Feast of Baptism and Blessing of the Holy Water.

Christian Pilgrimage to the Jordan River in Israel

Qaser Al Yahud, Israel. 18th January, 2016. A priest with a white dove welcomes Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem, THEOPHILOS III (left), as thousands of Orthodox Christian believers partake in a pilgrimage to the Jordan River at Qaser Al Yahud for the Feast of Baptism and Blessing of the Holy Water.

Christian Pilgrimage to the Jordan River in Israel

Qaser Al Yahud, Israel. 18th January, 2016. Thousands of Orthodox Christian believers partake in a pilgrimage to the Jordan River at Qaser Al Yahud for the Feast of Baptism and Blessing of the Holy Water.

Christian Pilgrimage to the Jordan River in Israel

Qaser Al Yahud, Israel. 18th January, 2016. Thousands of Orthodox Christian believers partake in a pilgrimage to the Jordan River at Qaser Al Yahud for the Feast of Baptism and Blessing of the Holy Water.

Christian Pilgrimage to the Jordan River in Israel

Qaser Al Yahud, Israel. 18th January, 2016. Thousands of Orthodox Christian believers partake in a pilgrimage to the Jordan River at Qaser Al Yahud for the Feast of Baptism and Blessing of the Holy Water.

Christian Pilgrimage to the Jordan River in Israel

Qaser Al Yahud, Israel. 18th January, 2016. Thousands of Orthodox Christian believers partake in a pilgrimage to the Jordan River at Qaser Al Yahud for the Feast of Baptism and Blessing of the Holy Water.

Christian Pilgrimage to the Jordan River in Israel

Qaser Al Yahud, Israel. 18th January, 2016. Thousands of Orthodox Christian believers partake in a pilgrimage to the Jordan River at Qaser Al Yahud for the Feast of Baptism and Blessing of the Holy Water.

Christian Pilgrimage to the Jordan River in Israel

Qaser Al Yahud, Israel. 18th January, 2016. Thousands of Orthodox Christian believers partake in a pilgrimage to the Jordan River at Qaser Al Yahud for the Feast of Baptism and Blessing of the Holy Water.

Christian Pilgrimage to the Jordan River in Israel

Qaser Al Yahud, Israel. 18th January, 2016. Thousands of Orthodox Christian believers partake in a pilgrimage to the Jordan River at Qaser Al Yahud for the Feast of Baptism and Blessing of the Holy Water.

Christian Pilgrimage to the Jordan River in Israel

Qaser Al Yahud, Israel. 18th January, 2016. A priest with a white dove welcomes Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem, Theophilos III, as thousands of Orthodox Christian believers partake in a pilgrimage to the Jordan River at Qaser Al Yahud for the Feast of Baptism and Blessing of the Holy Water.

Christian Pilgrimage to the Jordan River in Israel

Qaser Al Yahud, Israel. 18th January, 2016. Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem, THEOPHILOS III, enters the church at Qaser Al Yahud as thousands of Orthodox Christian believers partake in a pilgrimage to the Jordan River for the Feast of Baptism and Blessing of the Holy Water.

Christian Pilgrimage to the Jordan River in Israel

Qaser Al Yahud, Israel. 18th January, 2016. Thousands of Orthodox Christian believers partake in a pilgrimage to the Jordan River at Qaser Al Yahud for the Feast of Baptism and Blessing of the Holy Water.

Christian Pilgrimage to the Jordan River in Israel

Qaser Al Yahud, Israel. 18th January, 2016. Thousands of Orthodox Christian believers partake in a pilgrimage to the Jordan River at Qaser Al Yahud for the Feast of Baptism and Blessing of the Holy Water.

Christian Pilgrimage to the Jordan River in Israel

Qaser Al Yahud, Israel. 18th January, 2016. Thousands of Orthodox Christian believers partake in a pilgrimage to the Jordan River at Qaser Al Yahud for the Feast of Baptism and Blessing of the Holy Water.

Christian Pilgrimage to the Jordan River in Israel

Qaser Al Yahud, Israel. 18th January, 2016. Thousands of Orthodox Christian believers partake in a pilgrimage to the Jordan River at Qaser Al Yahud for the Feast of Baptism and Blessing of the Holy Water.

Christian Pilgrimage to the Jordan River in Israel

Qaser Al Yahud, Israel. 18th January, 2016. Thousands of Orthodox Christian believers partake in a pilgrimage to the Jordan River at Qaser Al Yahud for the Feast of Baptism and Blessing of the Holy Water.

Christian Pilgrimage to the Jordan River in Israel

Qaser Al Yahud, Israel. 18th January, 2016. A priest with a white dove welcomes Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem, Theophilos III, as thousands of Orthodox Christian believers partake in a pilgrimage to the Jordan River at Qaser Al Yahud for the Feast of Baptism and Blessing of the Holy Water.

Christian Pilgrimage to the Jordan River in Israel

Qaser Al Yahud, Israel. 18th January, 2016. Thousands of Orthodox Christian believers partake in a pilgrimage to the Jordan River at Qaser Al Yahud for the Feast of Baptism and Blessing of the Holy Water.

Christian Pilgrimage to the Jordan River in Israel

Qaser Al Yahud, Israel. 18th January, 2016. A Scouts band welcomes Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Jerusalem, Theophilos III, as thousands of Orthodox Christian believers partake in a pilgrimage to the Jordan River at Qaser Al Yahud for the Feast of Baptism and Blessing of the Holy Water.