The Baptism Site of Jesus Christ
Northern Church
The Northern Church has two sections: the altar and a nave (the central part of the church) that are separated by the chancel screen. It has two entrances, in the northern and western walls. A colored mosaic includes geometric designs with the cross marks depicted at their corners and center within a surrounding frame.
A distinguishing feature of the church is a complete Greek inscription set in a mosaic floor. It reads: "By the help of the grace of Christ our God the whole monastery was constructed in the time of Rhotorius, the most God-beloved Presbyter and Abbot. May God the Savior give him mercy". The church was restored according to international charters, and a reversible shelter was added to protect its beautiful mosaic floor.
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And so John came, baptizing in the desert region and preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins. The whole Judean countryside and all the people of Jerusalem went out to him. Confessing their sins, they were baptized by him in the Jordan River. ... At that time Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan. As Jesus was coming up out of the water, he saw heaven being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: "You are my Son, whom I love; with you I am well pleased." At once the Spirit sent him out into the desert... (Mark 1:4-5, 9-12)
