Faith in Action in Palestine-Israel: Holy Water—Lower Jordan River

Much of this section of the river is in the West Bank, under nominal Palestinian control, but in reality the entire river and valley are controlled by Israel. Regrettably this includes access to the river, making extensive photography (short of aerial, possibly meaning drones) virtually impossible. (All but one of these photos were made in March 2015, the end of the rainy season.)

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A Byzantine church was erected near the current site in the 4th century, and it was used until the 7th century. Remains of a cistern and a monastery are still visible.

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