Baptism of the Lord

Jerusalem Patriarchate prepares for 2,000th anniversary of Christ’s Baptism in 2030

The Holy Synod of the Patriarchate of Jerusalem discussed preparations for events marking the 2,000th anniversary of the Lord’s Baptism in 2030. The hierarchs, meeting under the chairmanship of His Beatitude Patriarch Theophilos III of Jerusalem, reviewed plans on Thursday for a series of events along the River Jordan highlighting the anniversary’s historical and spiritual…

Aug 19, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Jordan signs deals to develop Jesus’ baptism site ahead of 2,000th anniversary

The Jordanian government has signed four agreements to develop the area where Jesus Christ was baptised as part of preparations to mark the 2,000th anniversary of the Baptism of the Lord in 2030. The agreements were signed on Wednesday at the Jordanian government headquarters in Amman following the first meeting of the National Committee for…

Aug 14, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel explains the link between Christ’s Baptism in the Jordan and Christian baptism

On the Feast of the Theophany of the Lord, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel delivered a comprehensive and deeply theological sermon on the mystery of Christ’s Baptism in the River Jordan and its direct and living connection to the baptism of every Christian. Rooted in Holy Scripture and the patristic tradition of the Orthodox Church, the…

Jan 12, 2026Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel officiates Great Blessing of Waters, reflects on Baptism and renewal of creation

On Monday, His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel officiated the Great Blessing of Waters service alongside Bishop Qais of Erzurum from the Patriarchate of Antioch and All the East and Patriarchal Auxiliary Bishop Varlaam of Ploiești. From the entrance to the Patriarchal Residence, His Beatitude addressed the faithful, speaking about the Lord’s Baptism and the sanctifying power…

Jan 6, 2025Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel: Epiphany Holy Water frees us from passions, evil spirits, and difficult situations

“Epiphany Holy Water is a cleanser of spiritual and bodily sins, a sanctifier of the soul and body, but also of the space in which the Christian lives. It is a deliverer from evil passions, evil spirits and difficult situations,” Patriarch Daniel said on Epiphany Day. Therefore, Christians take this holy water on an empty…

Jan 6, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Patriarch Daniel performs great blessing of waters. 10,000 bottles prepared for believers on Epiphany

10,000 bottles of Holy Water were prepared on Tuesday afternoon to be distributed to the faithful on Epiphany Day at the Patriarchal Cathedral. His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel officiated the Great Blessing of Water at the outdoor altar of the patriarchal cathedral and explained how the Epiphany service and the distribution of holy water will take…

Jan 6, 2021Aurelian Iftimiu

Eve of the Theophany | Patriarch Daniel: By blessing our homes, they become icons of the greater Church

The priests of the Patriarchal Cathedral visited Thursday, 5 January 2017, His Beatitude Daniel, Patriarch of Romania, and blessed with Holy Water the Patriarchal Residence. His Beatitude Patriarch Daniel addressed thanks for the visit and delivered a homily focusing on the importance of Holy Water in the spiritual life of Christians. He said that the…

Jan 5, 2017Aurelian Iftimiu