Denzel Washington receives minister’s license As this 69-year-old movie star takes on a new role in life
Washington was baptized by Archbishop Christopher. Bryant at Temple Kelly in New York City on Saturday.
“It took a while. But I am finally here…if (God) can do this for me. There is nothing He cannot do for you,” Washington said, according to Bryant. “The sky truly is the limit.”
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Denzel Washington became a minister when he was baptized. The “Training Day” star recently wrote about his faith in Knight. (Tiziana Fabi)
Bryant shared the photo. The moment Washington gave his life to Christ in a Facebook post.
“We celebrate the addition of Minister Denzel Washington to the clergy. By being licensed as a minister in the Church of God in Christ today. In a truly uplifting moment,” the post read.
“He dressed like that for the same ceremony. He was baptized in water,” Bryant added. “Both the baptism and licensing ceremony took place at the historic Kelly Temple in New York. It’s a place close to his heart. Denzel Washington attended this church as a child and testified to being filled with the Holy Ghost after attending another church with actor Robert Townsend in the ’80s. ”
Denzel Washington was baptized at the Kelly Temple in New York City. (Stephan Cardinal – Corbis/Corbis via Getty Images)
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“Denzel Washington’s recent commitment to faith and service is truly inspirational,” Bryant added. Separate Facebook post– “Baptism and His permission to preach are the climax of a life of faith.”
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Washington recently admitted that you “can’t talk” about religion in this industry.
“When you see me You see the best I can do with what I received from my Lord and Savior,” the “Gladiator II” star wrote. Esquire– “I’m not afraid.”
Denzel Washington received his minister’s license on Saturday. (Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
“I don’t care what anyone else thinks. Look, the fear part has been addressed. You can’t say that and win an Oscar. You can’t say that and party. You can’t say that in this city,” Washington added.
“I’m free. In this city, it’s not talked about, it’s not talked about, it’s not talked about. It’s not modern. It’s not sexy. But that doesn’t mean Hollywood insiders aren’t convinced. There is no such thing.” What does that thing called Hollywood mean to me? That means a street called Hollywood Boulevard,” he wrote.
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Denzel Washington started his career in the 80s. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images)
However, the Oscar-winning actor isn’t sure how many other actors believe in God.
“It’s not like we all meet somewhere and talk about what we believe, so I don’t know how many other actors are believers. I didn’t take the survey. How do I know? I mean, there are no actors in the church. meetings I have been to.”
Washington received his breakthrough role in the medical drama “St. Elsewhere” in 1982. He received several nominations for his work in the series. and finally able to enter the film industry
Washington is famous for films such as “Fences,” “Training Day,” “The Book of Eli,” “Cry Freedom” and “Malcom X.”
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