Ronaldo, the football legend, baptized at 46!

Ronaldo Nazario, the football legend, baptized at 46!

The famous football player, Ronaldo, took a significant step in his spiritual life by receiving the sacrament of baptism at the age of 46. The former world player shared this special moment on his Instagram account.

Ronaldo Nazario, world football legend, nicknamed "Il Fenomeno", received the sacrament of baptism at the age of 46 on Tuesday September 12. “A very special day” that he wanted to share on his Instagram account, affirming that “the Christian faith has always been a fundamental part” of his life. 

"Today is a very special day. I have been baptized! The Christian faith has always been a fundamental part of my life since childhood, although I have not yet been baptized."

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by Ronaldo (@ronaldo)

The ceremony took place in São Paulo in the privacy of the family, in the presence of his godfather and godmother. The opportunity for the former football player to renew his “commitment to following the path of goodwill”. 

"With this sacrament, I feel truly regenerated as a child of God - in a new, more conscious, deeper way. I renew my commitment to following the path of good will, free and spontaneous, believing in love of Jesus, in love charity."

Ronaldo is well known for his faith and previously shared his e-bike pilgrimage on the Camino de Compostela.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A post shared by Ronaldo (@ronaldo)

With this baptism, the Brazilian demonstrates to his nearly 30 million followers that it is never too late to fully embrace your faith!

Salma El Monser

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