Ialorixá

Ialorixá is a title used in Candomblé and other Afro-Brazilian religions for a female spiritual leader or priestess. She is responsible for overseeing rituals, maintaining sacred traditions, and guiding practitioners in worship of Orixás (deities). The Ialorixá acts as a bridge between the spiritual and physical worlds, conducting ceremonies that involve music, dance, offerings, and spiritual communication. She often holds deep knowledge of sacred Yoruba traditions, herbal medicines, and ritual practices, serving as a spiritual authority and community leader within her religious community.