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Patriarch Theophilos Celebrates Theophany with Blessing at Jordan

1/20/2026

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The Patriarchate of Jerusalem celebrated the Forefeast of Theophany on January 18, 2026, starting with the Resurrection Service at the Holy Monastic Church of Saints Constantine and Helen.
Patriarch Theophilos III officiated the Service of the Small Blessing of the Waters and later immersed the Precious Cross in the River Jordan.
Archbishop Christophoros conducted a similar service on the Eastern Bank during the event.
After the ceremonies, Patriarch Theophilos visited the Holy Monastery of Saint John the Baptist and the ailing Hegumen of the Holy Monastery of Abba Gerasimos.

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The Patriarchate of Jerusalem celebrated the Forefeast of Theophany on January 18, 2026, starting with the Resurrection Service at the Holy Monastic Church of Saints Constantine and Helen.
Patriarch Theophilos III officiated the Service of the Small Blessing of the Waters and later immersed the Precious Cross in the River Jordan.
Archbishop Christophoros conducted a similar service on the Eastern Bank during the event.
After the ceremonies, Patriarch Theophilos visited the Holy Monastery of Saint John the Baptist and the ailing Hegumen of the Holy Monastery of Abba Gerasimos.