The adherent must be at the utmost state of physical and mental purity by 24hrs prior of the ceremony. Ileke's are not to be worn during menstrual cycle, sex, bathing, nudity, or handled by layperson. When a necklace breaks the omo -orisha, child of the orisha, must inform the incident to the respective priest or priestess and schedule a divination session. Divination must be performed quickly to define the reason of such incident. It may be a warning of impending danger or simply accidental.
Baptism is a meaningful religious step.
The adherent selection of the two priests or priestesses is one, which requires a sound decision. Once the ceremony is performed, they become the adherents' religious elders for the purpose of guidance. A religious bonding takes place and as a consequence there are responsibilities attached to all the concerned. The adherent becomes integrated into a religious group, forming an added component to an extended religious family. Mutual responsibilities and religious observance with the assisted guidance of the ordained persons should not translate into dependency.