The Baptism Site of Jesus Christ
*** Important News ***
In recognition of the importance of the Baptism Site to all Christians, in this special Holy Jubilee Year of 2025 His Beatitude Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa, the Patriarch of Jerusalem has decided to extend the Holy Year Indulgences to all pilgrims who visit the Baptist Site and fulfill the conditions of the Indulgence.
The History
John baptised Jesus here almost 2000 years ago. For the first centuries this place was revered, held sacred by the early Christians and many came here to be baptised. Churches were built, hermits and monks came to live here and pilgrims came from thousands of miles away to pray and bathe in the waters.
The John the Baptist Trail
The John the Baptist Trail allows the visitor, in just over an hour, to cross the Baptism Site like the eternal Pilgrim, visiting all the important places.
Visit the Site
John baptised Jesus here almost 2000 years ago. For the first centuries this place was revered, held sacred by the early Christians and many came here to be baptised. Churches were built, hermits and monks came to live here and pilgrims came from thousands of miles away to pray and bathe in the waters.
3 reasons you MUST visit us
The Authentic Site
The Baptism Site at Al Maghtas in Jordan has been recognised by UNESCO and all the Christian Churches as the true site were Jesus was baptised.
Our Pilgrim Trail
In August 2024 the Saint John the Baptist Pilgrimage Trail was inaugurated. It takes just over one hour to walk the 7 stations and visit most of the Baptism Site.
The Nature Reserve
The Baptism Site preserves the original wilderness where John lived and the area is home to many species of animals, birds and natural flora.
I walked the John the Baptist Trail with Dr. Adelaziz, the Deputy General-Director. We visted all of the 7 stations which allowed us to see all of the Holy and historical sites. It was an unforgettable experience
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