Orthodox Christians Hold Baptism At Jordan River

QASR EL YAHUD, WEST BANK - APRIL 14: An Orthodox Christian baptizes himself under a shower of water drawn from the Jordan River on April 14, 2009 at the Qasr El Yahud baptism site near Jericho in the West Bank. Hundreds of pilgrims gathered at the site where according to Christian tradition John baptized Jesus in the waters of the biblical river. The pilgrims were baptized in tubs and under showers after the Israeli authorities forbade them to approach the river citing safety concerns. (Photo by David Silverman/Getty Images)