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 on December 28, was seen in images documenting his day at the religious institution.
The two-time Oscar winner was presented 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.
