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"From Al-Maghtas on the banks of the Jordan, the message of love and peace is renewed, and the hearts of the world unite in a hope ignited by Christ two thousand years ago."
October 12, 2026
Sydney – Middle East Times Int'l: From the pure waters of the Jordan River... Major preparations are underway to welcome two million visitors for the 2,000th anniversary of the Baptism of Christ—a historic, global event awaited by the world.
The holy site of "Al-Maghtas" (The Baptism Site) on the eastern bank of the Jordan River is preparing for a unique, historic event. Official, public, and tourism sectors in Jordan have joined forces to prepare for the grand celebration marking 2,000 years since the Baptism of Jesus Christ (in the year 2030), with ambitious plans to attract approximately two million visitors and pilgrims from across the globe!
1. A Global Destination Worthy of a Great History:
Massive Development Projects: Current preparations include the construction of a fully integrated village for tourists and visitors, built to world-class standards, alongside infrastructure improvements designed to ensure a unique spiritual and tourism experience.
Solidifying Jordan’s Spiritual Status: These preparations aim to establish Jordan as the primary destination on the global Christian pilgrimage map, commemorating the moment the heavens opened and the New Covenant began.
2. The Place Where Heaven and Earth Met:
The Authenticity of the Site: Christians from all corners of the earth return to this blessed location—Bethany Beyond the Jordan—where Jesus Christ was baptized by John the Baptist, allowing their hearts to be nourished by memories of grace and peace. A message of peace from Jordan: Al-Maghtas (The Baptism Site) stands as an enduring oasis of peace and love, opening its doors to all who seek light and divine solace on the banks of the holy river.
From the living Word of God:
"When He had been baptized, Jesus came up immediately from the water; and behold, the heavens were opened to Him, and He saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting upon Him." — (Gospel of Matthew 3:16)
"This is My beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased." — (Gospel of Matthew 3:17)
"From the waters of the Jordan River... a call of hope and love goes forth to embrace the hearts of millions of pilgrims as we mark the two-thousandth anniversary!"
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