Baptism ceremony of the Copts at the baptism site in the Jordan River
epa08948609 Coptic Orthodox clergymen and pilgrims attend baptism during Epiphany Day ceremony at Qasr al-Yahud baptism site on the Jordan River, near the West Bank city of Jericho, 19 January 2021. The ritual takes place at the site which is believed to be the place where Jesus Christ have been baptized by John the Baptist, one of the milestones in the gospel narrative of Jesus' life. Only a limited number of faithful were allowed to attend the ceremony due to the increase of infection of the covid-19. EPA/ATEF SAFADI
