Jesus鈥檚 Baptism
Sean Fletcher is in Liverpool to discover why baptism is so important to Christians and how Jesus鈥檚 baptism is celebrated by different denominations at this time of year.
Sean Fletcher is in Liverpool to learn more about the importance of baptism for Christians and to find out how Jesus鈥檚 baptism is celebrated by different denominations at this time of year. He speaks to Canon Philip Anderson at Liverpool Cathedral about the history of baptism and the meaning behind the symbols and the ceremony.
We hear from a group of Ethiopian Christians about how they mark the anniversary of Jesus鈥檚 baptism in the River Jordan with their spectacular Timkat festival, we discover why full-immersion baptisms are also an integral part of the Pentecostal Church, and we witness a family baptism and explain the importance of the role of godparents.
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Clips
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The symbols and ceremony of Baptism
Duration: 03:46
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How Ethiopian Christians celebrate Timkat
Duration: 02:21
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Full-immersion baptisms
Duration: 03:06
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Hymn: 'Praise My Soul, The King Of Heaven'
Duration: 02:24
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Sean Fletcher |
Series Editor | Matthew Napier |
Executive Producer | Cat Lewis |
Executive Producer | Emyr Afan |
Production Company | Avanti Media |
Broadcast
- Sun 9 Jan 2022 13:15