2023-12-04 20:10:56
Edoardo Santini was once voted the most handsome man in Italy. Now he has given up his career in entertainment to become a priest. In 2019, the then 17-year-old was voted the most beautiful man in Italy in an election organized by the fashion group ABE.
Santini now updated his Instagram profile with the words “I am a Christian and would-be priest”. The 21-year-old from Castelfiorentino goes on to say that he has entered a seminary near Florence. According to the Daily Mail, Santini announced his career move on social media on Saturday. The post can no longer be found on his Instagram page. “At the age of 21, I am on the path to becoming a priest, God willing,” he wrote.
He decided to give up modeling, acting and dancing. However, he added: “But I will not give up all my passions, I will just live them differently and offer them to God.” And further: “I had the opportunity to get to know some young people who gave me the strength to pursue this question that I have carried with me since childhood, but which various fears prevented me from exploring further .»
He explained that living with two priests last year was “the most beautiful experience” of his life. Although he had reservations regarding giving up his career to become a priest, he wouldn’t change it for the world. “Now I can shout it out: I am Edoardo, I am 21 years old and I am happy,” said the aspiring priest.
He also spoke regarding his passion for the priesthood in a video he posted to Instagram on November 23, which has now been viewed more than 139,000 times.
The video, which shows him blowing out birthday candles and praying in a church, is captioned: “I’ve returned to my path.” Apart from a few critics, numerous users encouraged him, including one who wrote: “If you’re happy, nothing else matters. Follow your path despite everything and everyone and do what your heart tells you.”
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