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How much does it cost to be baptized in the Jordan River?

The baptismal site is free, welcoming half a million pilgrims every year. For those who wish to be baptized in the Jordan River, there are some steps to take.



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Although the exact spot where the water is now is not historical, like the old baptism site, it is still spiritual. It's what the Jordan River represents that is so important. It's where Christians of today can come and perform baptisms in the same river where John the Baptist performed one on Jesus 2000 years ago.

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The Jordan River or River Jordan, also known as Nahr Al-Sharieat, is a 251-kilometre-long river in the Middle East that flows roughly north to south through the Sea of Galilee and on to the Dead Sea. Jordan and the Golan Heights border the river to the east, while Palestine's West Bank and Israel lie to its west.



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The Bible says Jesus was baptized in the Jordan River. The river's eastern bank, modern-day Jordan, and its western one both house baptismal sites, where rituals of faith unfold, a reflection of the river's enduring religious, historical and cultural allure.

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Our Baptism The water temperature of the Jordan river was about 46 degrees. That equates to FREEZING in my book. Our entire group was baptized which meant our pastor could no longer feel his legs once all 15 of us were finished.

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For centuries, baptisms have been performed in the Jordan River, considered holy by many religious communities. As the site of the baptism of Jesus Christ, the Jordan River is the source of all holy water in Christianity and has for centuries attracted pilgrims from across the world.

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