Denzel Washington was baptized over the weekend.

The two-time Academy Award-winning actor received a certificate of baptism and a minister’s license, which allows him to pursue ordination if he chooses, after the baptism, which took place at the Kelly Temple Church of God in Christ in Harlem, according to Deadline. The First Jurisdiction Church of God in Christ Eastern New York streamed the service on Facebook.

“In one week I turn 70. It took a while, but I’m here,” Washington said before thanking his wife, Pauletta Washington.

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