HOLY JORDAN BLOG

Lot’s Pillar in Jordan: Between Myth, Geology, and Tourism

Rising from the arid landscape along the shores of the Dead Sea, Lot’s Pillar is a striking rock formation that has intrigued travelers, scholars, and curious visitors for centuries. Tradition identifies it as the salt pillar into which Lot’s ...

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Elijah in Jordan: A Shared Legacy Across Faiths

Elijah is a profoundly revered figure in most Abrahamic traditions. In these traditions, he is considered a prophet who carries the voice of God. Known as Elijah in the Bible and Ilyas in the Qur'an, Read More

Jordan Unveils Master Plan to Expand Jesus Christ’s Baptism Site

Jordan has launched a $100 million plan to expand the area of Bethany Beyond the Jordan, the kingdom’s sacred site that is believed to be where Jesus Christ was baptized.

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Jordan’s Annual Pilgrimage to Jesus’ Baptism Site

On Friday, thousands of Jordanian Christians attended an annual pilgrimage to Jesus Christ’s Baptism site in Jordan.

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World’s Oldest Church is in Jordanian City of Aqaba

Aqaba, the kingdom’s port city, which is situated on the Red Sea and a four-hour drive from Jordan’s capital, is recognized as the home of the oldest-built Christian church.

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