From runway to rectory: Italy’s former ‘most handsome man’ embraces priesthood, move echoes Fleabag’s divine comedy

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Santini aims to channel his energies towards a life of spiritual enrichment and service to others.

Italy’s former ‘most handsome man’ has ditched the catwalk for the altar, giving Fleabag’s ‘Hot Priest’ a run for his money in a real-life plot twist. Edoardo Santini has traded modelling fame for a higher calling, proving that sometimes, life imitates Fleabag’s divine comedy.

In the post shared by @inisdehistory, it says how at the tender age of 17, Santini clinched the prestigious title of Italy’s most beautiful man in 2019, a feat achieved through a national beauty pageant organised by the esteemed fashion group ABE.

Despite his early success in the world of modelling, Santini has decided to bid farewell to his career in the fashion industry, opting instead to embark on a spiritual journey dedicated to serving a higher purpose.

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Santini revealed that he intends to exchange the glitz and glamour of the runway for a life of devotion and service as a member of the clergy. Despite his background in drama and dance, coupled with a flourishing career as a sought-after model, Santini expressed his unwavering commitment to his newfound vocation.

The post further mentions that the catalyst for Santini’s profound life change came about through a transformative experience he had last year, during which he resided with two priests. Describing this period as the “best experience” of his life, Santini realised that his true calling lay in dedicating his talents and passions to the service of God.

In his announcement, Santini spoke candidly about taking the first steps towards his spiritual journey and expressed his deep sense of fulfilment in embracing his life’s purpose. By offering his skills and aspirations to the divine, Santini aims to channel his energies towards a life of spiritual enrichment and service to others.

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One user wrote, “Good for him honestly. He’s giving up a life of potential riches and fame to serve his faith 100%” Another said, “Good for him, he can now have a calm and peaceful life.” A third expressed his support and commented, “Good for him, he realised what the true meaning of life is. He is going to live an extremely beautiful life.”