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Christians gather on banks of Jordan River for baptism

A Franciscan priest baptizes a child during a ceremony at the baptismal site known as Qasr el-Yahud, near the West Bank city of Jericho, Jan. 13. Hundreds of Christians gathered on Sunday on the banks of the Jordan River at the traditional site where it is believed John the Baptist baptized Jesus.

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That's some nasty looking water in that dish.

    Reply#1 - Mon Jan 14, 2013 10:53 AM EST
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