Christians mark Epiphany at holy site on Jordan River
The site opened in 2011 and has stairs for pilgrims to descend into the muddy river.
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'Walking in the Lord's footsteps' in Jerusalem's Holy Sepulchre
The Holy Sepulchre lies in Jerusalem's Old City. A church was first built there in the 4th century under Constantine ...
Nazareth preserves its Arab traditions as Christmas nears
Nazareth itself becomes an attraction for all communities near Christmas, as the city's main squares fill up with families and ...
Jerusalem fire rite celebrating Jesus' resurrection draws thousands
Thousands of Christians gathered in Jerusalem on Saturday for an ancient fire ceremony that celebrates the resurrection of Jesus. In ...