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Jordan begins preparations for 2,000-year anniversary of Jesus' baptism

August 10, 2026 · 1 min read

Ahead the 2,000th anniversary of Jesus’ baptism, civil and religious leaders come together in Jordan to begin preparations for the landmark event.

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Hannah Collins

That's interesting. I didn't realise the exact year of Christ's baptism was pinned down so precisely. Will the site at Bethany Beyond the Jordan be the main focus for the events?

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