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King Abdullah Inaugurates Baptism Site Orthodox University

5/19/2026

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King Abdullah II inaugurated the Baptism Site International Orthodox University at Al-Maghtas on 18 May 2026.
Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem attended the inauguration, where the university founded by Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem will house 40 residents and admit students in September.
King Abdullah II ordered adoption of the 2030 initiative to mark the 2,000th baptism anniversary, improve infrastructure, receiving backing from Archbishop Christophoros Atallah, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa and Archbishop Hosam Naoum.

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King Abdullah II inaugurated the Baptism Site International Orthodox University at Al-Maghtas on 18 May 2026.
Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem attended the inauguration, where the university founded by Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem will house 40 residents and admit students in September.
King Abdullah II ordered adoption of the 2030 initiative to mark the 2,000th baptism anniversary, improve infrastructure, receiving backing from Archbishop Christophoros Atallah, Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa and Archbishop Hosam Naoum.