Greek Orthodox Church marks Theophany

AMMAN — The Greek Orthodox Church in Jordan on Tuesday celebrated Theophany and the Christian pilgrimage season at the Baptism Site. Epiphany (known to Greek Orthodox Christians as Theophany) marks the revelation of Jesus Christ as the son of God through his baptism and the beginning of his public ministry, according to Christian beliefs. 

Participants in the celebration on the eastern bank of the Jordan River met with His Beatitude Theophilos III, the Patriarch of Jerusalem, who celebrated the occasion on the west bank of the Jordan River, the Jordan News Agency, Petra, reported.

Archimandrite Christophorus Haddad said that the celebration in this holy place coincides with the Kingdom's celebrations of its second centennial. The church wished His Majesty King Abdullah "further blessings and wisdom" to lead the country to prosperity.  The church also extended its gratitude to HRH Prince Ghazi, head of the Baptism Site Commission.