Nigerian pilgrims visit fortress where John the Baptist was martyred, pray for Nigeria.
have visited Mukawir, an ancient fortress in Jordan associated with the imprisonment and execution of John the Baptist, offering prayers for courage, steadfast faith and righteous leadership in Nigeria.
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By Jimoh Babatunde More than 40 Nigerian Christian pilgrims led by Aeroport Travels & Tours Ltd.
The pilgrims visited Mukawir following an earlier excursion to Mount Nebo, combining spiritual reflection with historical and cultural tourism. Mukawir, historically known as Machaerus, is traditionally identified as the location where John the Baptist was imprisoned and executed under Herod Antipas, as recounted in the biblical books of Matthew 14 and Mark 6. Speaking at the historic site, Gideon said the visit was deliberately included in the pilgrimage itinerary to remind participants of the courage and unwavering conviction required to uphold their faith. He said the pilgrims prayed for spiritual strength, steadfast faith, divine protection and the grace to remain committed to their Christian beliefs despite life’s challenges.
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