Last weekend, Denzel received the sacrament of baptism at the Kelly Temple Church of God in Christ in New York and gained the official right to conduct church ceremonies, reports TMZ.
At the ceremonial event, the actor appeared before the congregation in traditional white attire with Christian symbolism.
The church's pastor solemnly announced Denzel's joining the worldwide community of ministers of the Churches of God in Christ.
During this important moment for the actor, his wife Pauletta, with whom he has been together for over forty years, was present.
Zoomboola.com reminds us that Denzel and Pauletta have four children. The oldest, John, is currently 40 years old. Their middle daughter, Katia, is 37, and twins Olivia and Malcolm are 33.PaulettaForty-six years later, I still stand by him, as God wished. So I'm very proud of you. You are the head of our house, and you set an excellent example for our children, who are already grown and know the difference because we showed them the difference.
Denzel first felt the power of religion in the 80s when he visited the West Angeles Church in Los Angeles. It was there that he had a profound spiritual experience that became a turning point in his life.
Washington emphasized that over the years, his faith has significantly strengthened compared to his childhood.
Read more about Denzel Washington's life, career, and family in his biography.
