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Joyous Baptism Celebrated at Jordan River, Attracts Pilgrims

1/20/2026

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The Baptism of the Lord was celebrated on January 19, 2026, at the Patriarchate of Jerusalem, led by Archbishop Teodosie of Tomis and Patriarch Theophilos III.
The festivities included a procession at the River Jordan and the Great Blessing of the Waters at the Holy Sepulchre.
The event attracted numerous Romanian pilgrims.
Patriarch Porfirije of Serbia emphasized communion with God during a related Divine Liturgy in Mirijevo.

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Story summary

The Baptism of the Lord was celebrated on January 19, 2026, at the Patriarchate of Jerusalem, led by Archbishop Teodosie of Tomis and Patriarch Theophilos III.
The festivities included a procession at the River Jordan and the Great Blessing of the Waters at the Holy Sepulchre.
The event attracted numerous Romanian pilgrims.
Patriarch Porfirije of Serbia emphasized communion with God during a related Divine Liturgy in Mirijevo.