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COM Published: 02:32 GMT, 23 December 2024 | Updated: 02:32 GMT, 23 December 2024 e-mail View comments Denzel Washington was baptized and presented with a minister's license at New York City 's Kelly Temple Church of God on Saturday. Washington, who celebrates his 70th birthday December 28, was seen in a series of images documenting his day at the religious institution . The two-time Oscar winner was seen being presented by with documents affirming his status as a minister by Bishop James Pullings, Jr.
Church officials told the crowd that the A-list actor was now 'a member of the clergy of the Churches of God in Christ Worldwide, TMZ reported Sunday. In a series of images, Washington was seen clad in a white robe with a burgundy stole with a cross on the upper half of each side. Church officials were seen submerging The Equalizer leading man into the water in the baptism ceremony.
Denzel Washington, who turns 70 on Saturday, was presented with a minister's license at New York City's Kelly Temple Church of God. He was seen with minister Bishop James Pullings, Jr. Church officials were seen submerging Washington into the water in the baptism ceremony The Mount Vernon, New York-born actor was supported by his spouse of mor.