Love has no age and neither does religion. At age 69, Denzel Washington officially became a child of God by being baptized. Indeed, this Saturday December 21, 2024, the American actor was baptized in an evangelical church from the Harlem neighborhood of New York.
An event, broadcast live on Facebook by the parish. During the day, Internet users were able to witness, in addition to the baptism of the star of Gladiator IIgospel music, religious speeches and numerous celebrations, before the person concerned makes a speech by stepping forward on the lectern.
Denzel Washington discusses his commitment to the church
Denzel Washington took advantage of this moment to officially become a minister of God receiving a license to become a pastor. Our colleagues from Today relayed part of the speech given by the main person concerned.
“It took a while, but I'm here. Anything I can do, I will do for this church […]. I just want to be among them when the saints parade.”he declared in particular without forgetting to thank his other half, Pauletta to whom he has been married since 1983.
“Forty-six years later, I am still by his side, just like God. I am very proud of you. You are the head of our family and you set a good example for our children, who are now adults”she declared when she spoke.
A faith that does not date from yesterday
Denzel Washington's faith isn't exactly a secret. As our colleagues at Huffington Postthe 69-year-old actor already spoke about this subject in the columns of Esquire. Revealing, in particular, that actor and director Robert Tonwsend had introduced him to the Church of God in Christ in the 1980s: “I told myself I was going to give everything to God, whatever that means.”
During the interview with our colleagues, the star of Ridley Scott's latest film also talked about how he really became aware of the importance of religion in his life.
“It’s my job to lift up God, to praise Him, to make sure that everyone I talk to for the rest of my life understands that He is responsible for me”declared Denzel Washington.
@legend This Saturday, actor Denzel Washington, 69, was baptized at the Kelly Temple Church in Harlem, New York, a baptism which was also broadcast live on Facebook by the parish. In his speech he explained where his relationship with God came from, it was said to have been passed down through his mother's teachings. “In a week I will be 70 years old. It took me a while, but I'm finally there,” he explained. #legend #legendmedia #denzelwashington
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