Jonathan Roumie is an actor best known around the world for his portrayal of Jesus in The Chosen, the groundbreaking series about the life of Christ. A devout Catholic of Egyptian, Greek, and Irish heritage, Roumie has spoken movingly about how playing Jesus — especially through the Passion — has transformed his prayer life, his experience of the Eucharist, and his understanding of suffering. He is also a prominent voice in Catholic media and a frequent advocate for daily prayer.
For Ascension, Roumie has been a featured guest on the Ascension Presents platform, including in-depth conversations with Fr. Mike Schmitz on vocation, reverence, and the cost of portraying Christ, a Divine Mercy special with Fr. Chris Alar, MIC, and the video celebrations marking the fifth anniversary of The Bible in a Year.
