Epiphany celebrations in the river Jordan

JERICHO, WEST BANK – JANUARY 18: Christian Orthodox pilgrims baptize a pilgrim in the River Jordan during the Epiphany celebrations marking Jesus Christ’s baptism near Jericho city of West Bank on January 18, 2017. ( Issam Rimawi – Anadolu Agency )

JERICHO, WEST BANK – JANUARY 18: Christian Orthodox pilgrims arrive to dive into the Jordan River to be baptized during the Epiphany celebrations marking Jesus Christ’s baptism near Jericho city of West Bank on January 18, 2017. ( Issam Rimawi – Anadolu Agency )

JERICHO, WEST BANK – JANUARY 18: Christian Orthodox pilgrims dive into the Jordan River to be baptized during the Epiphany celebrations marking Jesus Christ’s baptism near Jericho city of West Bank on January 18, 2017. ( Issam Rimawi – Anadolu Agency )

JERICHO, WEST BANK – JANUARY 18: Christian Orthodox pilgrims dive into the Jordan River to be baptized during the Epiphany celebrations marking Jesus Christ’s baptism near Jericho city of West Bank on January 18, 2017. ( Issam Rimawi – Anadolu Agency )

JERICHO, WEST BANK – JANUARY 18: Christian Orthodox pilgrims arrive to dive into the Jordan River to be baptized during the Epiphany celebrations marking Jesus Christ’s baptism near Jericho city of West Bank on January 18, 2017. ( Issam Rimawi – Anadolu Agency )

JERICHO, WEST BANK – JANUARY 18: A Christian Orthodox pilgrim dives into the Jordan River to be baptized during the Epiphany celebrations marking Jesus Christ’s baptism near Jericho city of West Bank on January 18, 2017. ( Issam Rimawi – Anadolu Agency )

JERICHO, WEST BANK – JANUARY 18: Christian Orthodox pilgrims dive into the Jordan River to be baptized during the Epiphany celebrations marking Jesus Christ’s baptism near Jericho city of West Bank on January 18, 2017. ( Issam Rimawi – Anadolu Agency )

JERICHO, WEST BANK – JANUARY 18: Christian Orthodox pilgrims dive into the Jordan River to be baptized during the Epiphany celebrations marking Jesus Christ’s baptism near Jericho city of West Bank on January 18, 2017. ( Issam Rimawi – Anadolu Agency )

JERICHO, WEST BANK – JANUARY 18: Christian Orthodox pilgrims dive into the Jordan River to be baptized during the Epiphany celebrations marking Jesus Christ’s baptism near Jericho city of West Bank on January 18, 2017. ( Issam Rimawi – Anadolu Agency )

JERICHO, WEST BANK – JANUARY 18: Christian Orthodox pilgrims dive into the Jordan River to be baptized during the Epiphany celebrations marking Jesus Christ’s baptism near Jericho city of West Bank on January 18, 2017. ( Issam Rimawi – Anadolu Agency )

JERICHO, WEST BANK – JANUARY 18: Christian Orthodox pilgrims dive into the Jordan River to be baptized during the Epiphany celebrations marking Jesus Christ’s baptism near Jericho city of West Bank on January 18, 2017. ( Issam Rimawi – Anadolu Agency )

JERICHO, WEST BANK – JANUARY 18: Christian Orthodox pilgrims dive into the Jordan River to be baptized during the Epiphany celebrations marking Jesus Christ’s baptism near Jericho city of West Bank on January 18, 2017. ( Issam Rimawi – Anadolu Agency )

JERICHO, WEST BANK – JANUARY 18: Christian Orthodox pilgrims dive into the Jordan River to be baptized during the Epiphany celebrations marking Jesus Christ’s baptism near Jericho city of West Bank on January 18, 2017. ( Issam Rimawi – Anadolu Agency )

JERICHO, WEST BANK – JANUARY 18: Christian Orthodox pilgrims dive into the Jordan River to be baptized during the Epiphany celebrations marking Jesus Christ’s baptism near Jericho city of West Bank on January 18, 2017. ( Issam Rimawi – Anadolu Agency )

JERICHO, WEST BANK – JANUARY 18: Christian Orthodox pilgrims dive into the Jordan River to be baptized during the Epiphany celebrations marking Jesus Christ’s baptism near Jericho city of West Bank on January 18, 2017. ( Issam Rimawi – Anadolu Agency )

JERICHO, WEST BANK – JANUARY 18: Christian Orthodox pilgrims dive into the Jordan River to be baptized during the Epiphany celebrations marking Jesus Christ’s baptism near Jericho city of West Bank on January 18, 2017. ( Issam Rimawi – Anadolu Agency )

JERICHO, WEST BANK – JANUARY 18: Christian Orthodox pilgrims dive into the Jordan River to be baptized during the Epiphany celebrations marking Jesus Christ’s baptism near Jericho city of West Bank on January 18, 2017. ( Issam Rimawi – Anadolu Agency )

JERICHO, WEST BANK – JANUARY 18: Christian Orthodox pilgrims dive into the Jordan River to be baptized during the Epiphany celebrations marking Jesus Christ’s baptism near Jericho city of West Bank on January 18, 2017. ( Issam Rimawi – Anadolu Agency )

JERICHO, WEST BANK – JANUARY 18: Christian Orthodox pilgrims dive into the Jordan River to be baptized during the Epiphany celebrations marking Jesus Christ’s baptism near Jericho city of West Bank on January 18, 2017. ( Issam Rimawi – Anadolu Agency )

JERICHO, WEST BANK – JANUARY 18: Christian Orthodox pilgrims dive into the Jordan River to be baptized during the Epiphany celebrations marking Jesus Christ’s baptism near Jericho city of West Bank on January 18, 2017. ( Issam Rimawi – Anadolu Agency )

JERICHO, WEST BANK – JANUARY 18: Christian Orthodox pilgrims dive into the Jordan River to be baptized during the Epiphany celebrations marking Jesus Christ’s baptism near Jericho city of West Bank on January 18, 2017. ( Issam Rimawi – Anadolu Agency )

JERICHO, WEST BANK – JANUARY 18: Christian Orthodox pilgrims dive into the Jordan River to be baptized during the Epiphany celebrations marking Jesus Christ’s baptism near Jericho city of West Bank on January 18, 2017. ( Issam Rimawi – Anadolu Agency )

A Christian pilgrims at the Jordan River in the West Bank on 18 January 2017 [Issam Rimawi/Anadolu Agency]

JERICHO, WEST BANK – JANUARY 18: Christian Orthodox pilgrims dive into the Jordan River to be baptized during the Epiphany celebrations marking Jesus Christ’s baptism near Jericho city of West Bank on January 18, 2017. ( Issam Rimawi – Anadolu Agency )

JERICHO, WEST BANK – JANUARY 18: Christian Orthodox pilgrims dive into the Jordan River to be baptized during the Epiphany celebrations marking Jesus Christ’s baptism near Jericho city of West Bank on January 18, 2017. ( Issam Rimawi – Anadolu Agency )

JERICHO, WEST BANK – JANUARY 18: Christian Orthodox pilgrims dive into the Jordan River to be baptized during the Epiphany celebrations marking Jesus Christ’s baptism near Jericho city of West Bank on January 18, 2017. ( Issam Rimawi – Anadolu Agency )

JERICHO, WEST BANK – JANUARY 18: Christian Orthodox pilgrims arrive to dive into the Jordan River to be baptized during the Epiphany celebrations marking Jesus Christ’s baptism near Jericho city of West Bank on January 18, 2017. ( Issam Rimawi – Anadolu Agency )

JERICHO, WEST BANK – JANUARY 18: Christian Orthodox pilgrims arrive to dive into the Jordan River to be baptized during the Epiphany celebrations marking Jesus Christ’s baptism near Jericho city of West Bank on January 18, 2017. ( Issam Rimawi – Anadolu Agency )

JERICHO, WEST BANK – JANUARY 18: Christian Orthodox pilgrims arrive to dive into the Jordan River to be baptized during the Epiphany celebrations marking Jesus Christ’s baptism near Jericho city of West Bank on January 18, 2017. ( Issam Rimawi – Anadolu Agency )

JERICHO, WEST BANK – JANUARY 18: Christian Orthodox pilgrims arrive to dive into the Jordan River to be baptized during the Epiphany celebrations marking Jesus Christ’s baptism near Jericho city of West Bank on January 18, 2017. ( Issam Rimawi – Anadolu Agency )