HOLY JORDAN BLOG

Anjara: Sanctuary of Our Lady of the Mountains

According to biblical narrative, the prophet Elijah was born and raised in the hills of Gilead. In its serene landscapes lies Anjara –a small Jordanian village steeped in history. Located about 73 kilometers from Amman, Anjara is visited by ...

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A biblical mystery, an exorcism, and two Jordanian cities

A passage in the Christian Gospels tells a story worthy of a horror movie. In “the region of the Gadarenes,” there was once a man possessed not by a demon, but by a legion of them, who lived near the ...

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Byzantine Art and Architecture in Jordan: An Enduring Legacy

During Byzantine times, between the 4th and 7th centuries, Jordan underwent a profound architectural and artistic transformation that is still visible in the numerous archaeological sites that dot its landscape. Read More

John the Baptist, a Jordanian Christian icon

John the Baptist is a figure of such spiritual significance that he transcends the boundaries of different traditions. Christians, Muslims, Druze, and Baha’i consider the Baptist (also known as Yuhanna in Arabic or Yahya in Islam) a prophet ...

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What is so special about the waters of the Jordan River?

Each year, thousands of Christian pilgrims travel to Al-Maghtas, the site recognized as the place where Jesus of Nazareth was baptized. This UNESCO World Heritage Site, also known as Bethany Beyond the Jordan, located on the banks of the Jordan ...

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