Denzel Washington is being grateful to god.
The Hollywood star marked a big milestone in his private and non secular journey on Saturday, Dec. 21, when he was baptized and obtained a minister license.
The ceremony befell on the Kelly Temple Church of God in Christ in Harlem, New York City, and was live-streamed by the First Jurisdiction Church of God in Christ Eastern New York.
The 69-year-old Gladiator II star, dressed casually in a grey T-shirt and black sweatpants, embraced his religion in the course of the heartfelt service, simply days earlier than his seventieth birthday.
“In one week, I flip 70,” Washington shared with the congregation, in line with Archbishop Christopher Bryant, as reported by Page Six.
“It took some time, however I’m right here.” He added, “If [God] can do that for me, there’s nothing He can’t do for you. The sky actually is the restrict.”
Washington’s spouse, Pauletta Washington, was current for the special day and spoke tearfully about her husband’s religion journey and its affect on their household.
“Forty-six years later, right here I’m nonetheless standing subsequent to him as solely God can have it,” Pauletta mentioned.
“So I’m very pleased with you. You are the top of our home, and you’ve got set an excellent instance for our kids, who are actually grownup youngsters who know the distinction as a result of we’ve proven them the distinction.”
The ceremony included Washington’s full immersion in baptismal water, after which he posed for photographs along with his minister license and certificates of baptism.
This non secular milestone comes simply weeks after Washington mirrored on his religion in a Nov. 19 essay for Esquire. He spoke candidly about faith in Hollywood, describing it as “retro.”
