Ritual of Release

The Ritual of Release

This ritual starts with all the clergy of the Temple gathered in the main room of the temple. The acolyte that is being released is brought into the room wearing their acolyte robes, from the sequestered area of the acolytes. For a female acolyte a male is chosen either a devout follower or a priest. For a male acolyte a female is chosen either a devout follower or a priestess.

The acolyte is asked if they are willing to do the work of Tuli. If the acolyte responds with no, they will be brought to the High Priest Chrull to find out if maybe the path of Tuli is really for the acolyte. If the acolyte responds with yes then they are brought to the altar where they would ask for guidance from Tuli and ask for her blessings.

The altar during the Ritual of Release is cleared of offerings, as the acolyte themselves is the offering. The devout follower or priest/ess would then with the High Priests say so would then go to the acolyte at the altar. They would join in union upon the altar during which time the acolyte will then again ask for Tuli's blessings of Love, Passion and Inspiration.

After the union, there is a feast to celebrate the acolytes release from acolyte-hood to priest/ess-hood. They are given a new set of robes made by themselves while sequestered. They're also given the Mark of Tuli to wear to show their dedication to the Goddess.

Note: Some exceptions have been made and will be considered again in the future, as to the giving of something of the acolytes. The majority have chosen physical union.