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Why is the Jordan River sacred to Christians?
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Jordan River
Portion of the Jordan Valley, a rift valley that runs north-south along the Jordan River.
The Jordan River is considered sacred to Christians primarily because it is the site where Jesus was baptized by St. John the Baptist.1
Because of this foundational event, the river has remained a significant religious destination and a site for baptisms throughout Christian history.1