Jurisdiction: Patriarchal See of Jerusalem
Type: 
World Heritage Site, Former Church
UNESCO World Heritage Inscription: 2015 (Baptism Site “Bethany Beyond the Jordan” (Al-Maghtas))
Rite: Roman (Latin)
Location: 8G3QRGPW+RH 
Address: Balqa
Country: Jordan 
GCatholic Church ID: 6070
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