Initiations

Ruling Orisha Readings

Reading conducted by an Oluwo or Obbá to explore and discover ones Ruling Orisha, usually referred to as “marking one’s lerí.”

Elekes

Ceremony in which an Aleyo is in receipt of the consecrated beads making them an Ogberí, initiate of the Orishas, and becomes a member of their Babatobí or Iyatobí’s Ilé.

Guererros

Ceremony in which an Ogberi is in receipt of his/her first Orishas, Eleggua, Oggún, Ochosi & Osún.

Olokún & Ibeyis

Ceremony in which an Ogberi or Olorisha is in receipt of the Orishas Olokún, Taewó & Kaínde.  These before-mentioned Orishas can be received in separate ceremonies.

Kariocha

A series of ceremonies usually conducted within one week’s time which a person becomes initiated or ordained to the priesthood of his/her Ruling Orisha and becomes an Iyawo, Bride of the Orishas, and undergoes one year of contemplation, purification and wear all-white where prohibitions & regulations will differ from ilé to ilé.

Itutú

Referral Program

Program utilized to refer individuals to Oluwos, Olorishas, Babalochas and Iyalochas to conduct the above-mentioned services.  The suggested donation for services will differ depending on the priest or priestess conducting the service. 

Templo Aché Ilé Baba’s referral database is nation-wide.  If, by any chance, Templo Aché Ilé Baba does not have a referral in the area at question, we will do everything possible to find one in that area. 

To receive a referral in your area, simply e-mail the Founder by clicking here.  Please put “Referral” in the “subject field” and state your needs specifically within your e-mail.  We will respond to your e-mail within seven working days.

Even though Templo Aché Ilé Baba only refers priests and priestesses who are registered members to the Community Center, we do not accept responsibilities of any kind for the actions for the Referrer, the Referral and/or the Referree.