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Former
Liverpool
striker
Roberto
Firmino
has
been
ordained
as
an
evangelical
pastor,
three
years
after
co-founding
the
Manah
Church
in
his
hometown,
Maceio.
Firmino,
alongside
his
wife
Larissa
Pereira
and
pastors
Jairo
Fernandes
and
Keila
Medeiros,
established
the
church
in
2020.
In
an
Instagram
post,
Firmino
shared
photos
of
the
ordination
ceremony,
which
took
place
on
Sunday,
June
30.
The
32-year-old
and
his
wife
described
the
event
as
“memorable
and
unforgettable.”
“What
a
memorable
and
unforgettable
night.
This
church
was
BORN
in
the
heart
of
God
and
we
are
extremely
grateful
for
the
privilege
of
witnessing
up
close
all
that
the
Lord
has
done,”
Firmino
wrote.
“Since
our
encounter
with
Christ,
a
longing
burns
in
our
hearts…
Let
people
know
this
love
that
has
reached
us.
Now
we
have
another
craving
and
responsibility…
Be
Pastors
after
God’s
heart
and
who
cooperate
with
the
Kingdom.”
He
added,
“Today
we
are
totally
flabbergasted
when
we
see
the
size
of
God’s
mercy
upon
us.
He
really
picks
the
unlikely!
Thank
You
Jesus.
Thank
you
Pr
Jairo
and
Pr
Keila
for
pushing
us
and
believing
in
us.”
Roberto
Firmino
and
his
spiritual
journey
This
spiritual
dedication
follows
a
significant
decision
taken
a
few
years
ago.
In
2020,
Firmino
was
baptized
in
the
swimming
pool
at
the
home
of
his
former
teammate
Alisson
Becker.
Firmino
spent
eight
years
at
Liverpool,
where
he
played
a
crucial
role
in
helping
the
Reds
win
multiple
trophies,
including
the
Premier
League
and
the
UEFA
Champions
League.
Despite
his
new
pastoral
role,
Firmino
has
not
retired
from
football.
He
currently
plays
for
Saudi
Pro
League
side
Al-Ahli
and
has
two
years
remaining
on
his
contract.
The
forward’s
journey
from
a
celebrated
footballer
to
a
dedicated
pastor
highlights
his
deep
commitment
to
his
faith
and
community.
Firmino’s
dual
role
as
a
professional
athlete
and
a
spiritual
leader
continues
to
inspire
many
around
the
world.