HOLY JORDAN BLOG

Desert silence: The hidden monastic world of Al-Maghtas

Along the eastern bank of the Jordan River, near where the water slows before meeting the Dead Sea, lies one of the most archaeologically and spiritually significant sites in the region: Al-Maghtas. Traditionally identified with “Bethany Beyond ...

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Holy Week in Jordan: Procession, Pilgrimage, and Living Tradition

Jordan occupies a central position in the landscape of Christian pilgrimage, with Holy Week observances offering a compelling window into the region’s diverse ...

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The Jordan Trail: A Pilgrimage Route for the Jubilee Year

Stretching over 675 kilometers from Um Qais in the north to Aqaba on the Red Sea, the Jordan Trail is one of the most captivating long-distance routes in the Middle East–and probably in the whole world. ...

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Amman in Celebration: When Lent and Ramadan coincide

This year, two sacred traditions unfold together—Ramadan and Lent—shaping daily life across Jordan. In Amman, a city where history and culture intertwine, this rare overlap highlights a deep-rooted tradition of coexistence.

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Beyond Petra: Jordan’s Overlooked Sacred Sites and Traditions