Orisha Obatala
Tanisha Yorrick-Allen
Orisha Obatala
Tanisha Yorrick-Allen
October 26, 2024
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Iyawo Obatala
The Orisha are forces of nature (parts of god) who mediate between Olodumare (God) and humanity. Lucumi Santeria is an ATR = African Traditional Religion, and the tradition to which I will be crowning (becoming a priest). In the Orisha tradition, Iyawo means "bride of the orisha". I am happy to announce that I'm on my way to becoming an Iyawo. The Orisha to which I will be initiating is Obatala. Obatala is seen as the supreme deity of the Orisha pantheon. Obatala is the Orisha who created all the people on the earth. He is also the Orisha who is seen as most benevolent, most wise and of the highest ethical standards. Obatala is often depicted as on older white haired male figure. The white hair symbolizes Obatala's wisdom and his experience as one of the first Orishas on earth. He is known to bring peace and clarity of thought.
Schedule
Thursday, October 24, 2024
Day 1 - Misa
1:00 pm
This event is a closed event for all other Priests and invited guests/family. A Misa is a spiritual gathering where mediums are invited to commune and elevate with the ancestors. The Misa day is where we sit down to get the blessings of God, Ancestors and the Orisha. This is where we will get a blessing to proceed and discover any extra things we may need.
Friday, October 25, 2024
Day 2 - River Day
6:00 pm
This event is a day where I will be cleaned at the river and prayers will be said over me.
Saturday, October 26, 2024
Day 3 - Initiation Day
1:00 pm
Also known as Kariocha - making Ocha. Initiation Day is the actual "ordainment" day. This day is filled with rituals, and ceremonies that will elevate me to the official title of Iyawo/Priest/Iyalorisha (mother of the Orisha) in the tradition.
Sunday, October 27, 2024
Day 4 - Middle Day
6:00 pm
I'm an Iyawo now! Middle Day is a reception and celebration where I can be visited, and celebrated. This is an OPEN event and visitation day to come and sit and have a time. **You Can Attend this Event If Desired - RSVP to Confirm**
Monday, October 28, 2024
Day 5 - Ita Ceremony
6:00 pm
An Ita is a life reading. It is a divination session that explains what my journey as a priest will be like. I will get insight to what my taboos (things not to do) are for my elevation in this life.
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Day 6 - Day 8 - Self Day
Tue, Oct 29, 2024, 12:00 pm - Thu, Oct 31, 2024, 6:00 pm
Sitting with Self Day - Visitors welcome. **You Can Attend Any of These Days If Desired - RSVP to Confirm**
Friday, November 1, 2024
Day 9 - Church Day + Oya Party
6:00 pm
This day I am brought to the Church to be blessed and make my own prayers as a new priest. I will be making prayers in a Catholic church, in honor of the Saints and Orisha. To celebrate the end of my ceremonies, we will be having an Orisha party featuring Oya/an Oya Dancer. These drumming parties are to celebrate the Madrina (Spiritual Godmother's Crown/Priesthood). My Madrina (Godmother) is a priest of Oya. There will be dancing, and music, and singing. We will also get a visit from Oya through the mediumship of the dancer. This simply means, she will dance and be given messages for those who are gathered. The Aña Drumming confirms and seals the Kariocha ceremony. The Aña talks to the Ori or "head," refers to one's spiritual intuition destiny. Priests have a distinct connection with the Ori and drum (Aña). **You Can Attend this Event If Desired - RSVP to Confirm**