(http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Components/Photo/2012/October/121001/pb-121003-jordan-river-baptize-kb-330p-03.photoblog900.jpg)Christian pilgrims take part in a group baptism in the waters of the Jordan River at Yardenit in northern Israel, Oct. 3, 2012.
Uriel Sinai / Getty Images — An estimated 100,000 Christian worshippers make their pilgrimage to the Holy Land each year. One of the most sacred rituals is being immersed in the biblical river where, according to Christian beliefs, Jesus Christ was baptized by John the Baptist.
See more images related to Christianity on PhotoBlog (http://photoblog.nbcnews.com/christianity)(http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Components/Photo/2012/October/121001/pb-121003-jordan-river-baptize-kb-330p-02.photoblog900.jpg)Christian pilgrims take part in a baptism in the waters of the Jordan River at Yardenit in northern Israel, Oct. 3.(http://msnbcmedia.msn.com/j/MSNBC/Components/Photo/2012/October/121001/pb-121003-jordan-river-baptize-kb-330p-01.photoblog900.jpg)A Christian pilgrim immerses himself in the waters of the Jordan River at Yardenit in northern Israel, Oct. 3. Follow @NBCNewsPictures (https://twitter.com/NBCNewsPictures)
•
Sign up for the NBCNews.com Photos Newsletter (https://www.newsvine.com/_nv/accounts/msnbc/newsletters?affiliate=msnbc.msn.com&highlight=photos) 0 comments (http://photoblog.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/10/03/14206204-christian-pilgrims-immerse-in-jordan-river#comments)Start the discussion (http://photoblog.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/10/03/14206204-christian-pilgrims-immerse-in-jordan-river#comments) Explore related topics: israel (http://www.theinfostride.com/israel), middle-east (http://www.theinfostride.com/middle-east), religion (http://www.theinfostride.com/religion), jesus-christ (http://www.theinfostride.com/jesus-christ), world-news (http://www.theinfostride.com/world-news), ritual (http://www.theinfostride.com/ritual), christianity (http://www.theinfostride.com/christianity), jordan-river (http://www.theinfostride.com/jordan-river), baptize (http://www.theinfostride.com/baptize)
- older15hoursagoHelix remix reveals 'Eye of God' nebula in a new lightnewer13hoursagoEcuadoreans with disabilities take the stage Most popular postsolder15hoursagoHelix remix reveals 'Eye of God' nebula in a new lightnewer13hoursagoEcuadoreans with disabilities take the stageMost popular posts15 (http://photoblog.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/10/01/14173120-northern-lights-shine-with-the-moon#comments)Northern lights shine with the moon (http://photoblog.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/10/01/14173120-northern-lights-shine-with-the-moon)3daysago72 (http://photoblog.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/10/02/14182242-from-war-zones-photographer-brings-scars-and-searing-images#comments)From war zones, photographer brings scars and searing images (http://photoblog.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/10/02/14182242-from-war-zones-photographer-brings-scars-and-searing-images)2daysago330 (http://photoblog.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/10/01/14169316-undecided-voters-whats-your-deciding-factor#comments)Undecided voters – what's your deciding factor? (http://photoblog.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/10/01/14169316-undecided-voters-whats-your-deciding-factor)3daysagoTourists among 19 killed in Nepal plane crash (http://photoblog.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/09/28/14134456-tourists-among-19-killed-in-nepal-plane-crash)6daysago42 (http://dailynightly.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/09/28/14126886-abandoned-america-one-photographers-quest-to-document-the-beauty-in-old-buildings?chromedomain=photoblog#comments)Abandoned America: one photographer's quest to document the beauty in old buildings (http://dailynightly.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/09/28/14126886-abandoned-america-one-photographers-quest-to-document-the-beauty-in-old-buildings?chromedomain=photoblog)6daysago Browse
- world-news (http://www.theinfostride.com/world-news),
- us-news (http://www.theinfostride.com/us-news),
- featured (http://www.theinfostride.com/featured),
- sports (http://www.theinfostride.com/sports),
- weather (http://www.theinfostride.com/weather),
- protest (http://www.theinfostride.com/protest),
- politics (http://www.theinfostride.com/politics),
- india (http://www.theinfostride.com/india),
- asia (http://www.theinfostride.com/asia),
- china (http://www.theinfostride.com/china),
- europe (http://www.theinfostride.com/europe),
- space (http://www.theinfostride.com/space),
- afghanistan (http://www.theinfostride.com/afghanistan),
- religion (http://www.theinfostride.com/religion),
- london (http://www.theinfostride.com/london),
- environment (http://www.theinfostride.com/environment),
- travel (http://www.theinfostride.com/travel),
- jwoods (http://www.theinfostride.com/jwoods),
- germany (http://www.theinfostride.com/germany),
- middle-east (http://www.theinfostride.com/middle-east),
- animal-tracks (http://www.theinfostride.com/animal-tracks),
- japan (http://www.theinfostride.com/japan),
- military (http://www.theinfostride.com/military),
- south-asia (http://www.theinfostride.com/south-asia),
- fire (http://www.theinfostride.com/fire),
- pakistan (http://www.theinfostride.com/pakistan),
- entertainment (http://www.theinfostride.com/entertainment),
- russia (http://www.theinfostride.com/russia),
- tech-science (http://www.theinfostride.com/tech-science),
- images (http://www.theinfostride.com/images),
- israel (http://www.theinfostride.com/israel),
- animals (http://www.theinfostride.com/animals),
- earthquake (http://www.theinfostride.com/earthquake),
- libya (http://www.theinfostride.com/libya),
- egypt (http://www.theinfostride.com/egypt),
- spain (http://www.theinfostride.com/spain),
- business (http://www.theinfostride.com/business),
- new-york (http://www.theinfostride.com/new-york),
- cosmic-log (http://www.theinfostride.com/cosmic-log),
- flood (http://www.theinfostride.com/flood),
- conflict (http://www.theinfostride.com/conflict),
- africa (http://www.theinfostride.com/africa),
- snow (http://www.theinfostride.com/snow),
- england (http://www.theinfostride.com/england),
- economy (http://www.theinfostride.com/economy),
- health (http://www.theinfostride.com/health),
- photography (http://www.theinfostride.com/photography)
Also
NBCNews