Jordan Prepares for 2,000th Anniversary of Christ’s Baptism in 2030
The committee will oversee pilgrim village, museum and infrastructure projects as Jordan prepares to mark 2,000 years since Jesus’ baptism.
- On Wednesday, August 12, 2026, Jordanian Prime Minister Jafar Hassan signed agreements to develop lands adjacent to the Baptism Site, launching preparations for the 2,000th anniversary of Jesus Christ's baptism in 2030.
- Following directives from His Majesty King Abdullah, Prime Minister Hassan chaired the National Committee's first meeting on Monday, August 10, to oversee planning for the historic celebration at Al-Maghtas.
- Projects totaling $120 million include constructing a Baptism museum, a pilgrim village, and ecological walking trails near the World Heritage site, aligning with UNESCO recommendations for conservation.
- Jordan, the only country visited by four popes, aims to reinforce its position as a global destination for Christian pilgrims, promoting the Kingdom's message of coexistence and human fraternity.
- Cardinal Pierbattista Pizzaballa noted that "Baptism marks the beginning: the beginning of the mission of Christ and the beginning of our new life in it," underscoring the site's enduring spiritual importance.
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Jordan announced the start of its preparations for the historic 2,000th anniversary of the Baptism of Jesus Christ in 2030 at the site where it took place at Bethany Beyond the Jordan, also known as Al-Maghtas.
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(OSV News) — Jordan announced the start of its preparations for the historic 2,000th anniversary of the Baptism of Jesus Christ in 2030 at the site where it took place at Bethany Beyond the Jordan, also known as Al-Maghtas. So far, four popes have visited the site of great religious importance, including St. Paul VI in 1964, followed by St. John Paul II, Pope Benedict XVI and Pope Francis. Jordan is the only country to host visits of the four po…
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Preparations have begun in Jordan for the celebration of the 2,000th anniversary of the baptism of Jesus Christ, which will fall in 2030. According to Vatican News, a special committee has been established for this event, which held its first meeting on Monday. Authorities are expecting an influx of pilgrims from around the world.
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