Marian devotion
Bethany of the Jordan: the place of baptism
Jordan Bethany, Jordan
The place where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist.
Bethany of the Jordan is the place where Jesus was baptized by John the Baptist. The Virgin Mary was present at this time, according to tradition.
The baptism of Jesus
When Jesus came to the Jordan to be baptized, the Virgin Mary accompanied him. Tradition tells that the Virgin saw the Holy Spirit descend upon Jesus in the form of a dove and heard the voice of the Father.
Today, Bethany of the Jordan is a place of pilgrimage for Christians all over the world. The faithful come to be baptized in the Jordan, following the example of Jesus.
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