Denzel Washington Ordained as Minister in Church of God in Christ.

Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington has been ordained as a minister in the Church of God in Christ.

The 69-year-old actor was baptized by Archbishop Christopher Bryant at the Kelly Temple in New York City and received his minister’s license.

Washington, known for his roles in films like “Fences,” “Training Day,” and “Malcolm X,” has spoken publicly about his faith and has said that he is “unafraid” to express his beliefs, even in an industry where discussing religion can be seen as unfashionable.