Oduduwa In Slovenia : European Iyalorisa Jasmina confirms , “ Orisha Is Official in Slovenia “
Slovenia , a republic in Eastern Europe, has officially recognized Orisha religion . The Yoruba religion is now official In Slovenia, it is already a patrimony . The Slovenia republic now counts on IFA and Orisha for spiritual guidance , Igba-Irunmoles are at work in Slovenia . Thousands of Slovenians , Coatians , Bulgarians , Hungarians are worshipping the Irunmoles.
Historically Slavic, Germanic and Romanic in culture and languages, the Slovenian republic has been part of different territories : from the Roman Empire to the French , Byzantine , Austrian ,Austro-Hungarian Empire and the kingdom of Hungary. It is the first republic to split from the former Yogoslavia to become an independent sovereign state .
Initiated decades back , Iyalorisa Jasmina Awodiran Gbenga , a Slovenian and the European coordinator of Oduduwa temple in Europe , said :” The traditional council of Bàbálórìsà King has made this possible in Slovenia. The Oduduwa temple in Abeokuta , Brazil , Europe, all worked together to making this a reality . Today , the President of the country also invites Orisha worshipers whenever other religious leaders are invited for talks and prayers in the government. It is official “ she revealed
In an exclusive interview with the Nígerian-Yoruba artist and writer , Adeyinka Olaiya , the advocate of Orisha religion in Slovenia, Iyalorisa Jasmina Awodiran Gbenga celebrates her vincule with Oduduwa Temple in Abeokuta, Brazil and Slovenia, she relates how Orisha religion saved her life , how it returned joy into her family , she said :
“I was born into a good family in Slovenia, i also had a nice childhood, besides few disappointments in businesses that cost me a lot of energy , time and money . I was though , successful, popular and well to do . Yet, something was missing , i was always feeling i didnt belong to this world ( AYÉ) . I was loved and supported , but there was emptiness inside me. I finished the school for Textiles and clothe production, but never worked in the field . I was really not finding my space . I later studied acupuncture abroad, and was giving basic lectures on Su Jok acupuncture for general public. I was successful, but lost in space. My life changed drastically when I met Bàbálórìsà Adesina Salamí, (Bàbá King) and the wisdom he introduced to the first group of 23 enthusiasts, who were initiated in Ifá in February 2003 by bàbáláwo Fábùnmi. It was fascinating , i knew my life was heading for a change through IFA and Orisha religion . After all , and according to IFA , my odù Ifá was OGBÈ ÌRẸTẸ̀ / OGBÈ ATẸ̀, and among the èèwọ̀, revealed by Ifá, was not to use needles. I remember asking if not even in my profession, and the answer was , I have to change the profession! I was to become a priestess! Oh, yes, a former atheist had to became a priestess, was to be initiated in all the Òrìṣàs
The words of Bàbá King before Ifá initiation were reverberating in my ears , to be reborn while still alive. It was really good. At the age of 33 , i started my new life. I started to learn the basics of Portuguese, because it was clear, that Brazil was to become my permanent destination. Soon after that Bàbá King came to Slovenia, started to give lectures, many priests were educated by Bàbá King , many devotees were initiated in Odùduwà temple in Brazil and Nigeria, many texts were written that helped to make me a devotee of excellece . Bàbá King’s books were translated to Slovenian language. I thank Baba king and Oduduwa temple , today , hundreds of thousands Europeans are aware of the Yoruba religion . I have been initiated to various Orisas .
If you visit our web pages https://www.oduduwa-europe.com and https://www.orisa.si ….you will see and also be familiar with the work of our spiritual community in Slovenia and the projects of Oduduwa temples in Europe.
The Odùduwà spiritual family saved my life. Now I know and i feel where I belong. Becoming a priestess is a big responsibility, but the unconditional support of notable Bàbá King and of all the priests from Odùduwà spiritual family motivates me daily .
The knowledge, experiences passed by them , and initiations done, makes my priesthood a joyful mission. I have been practising Ẹ́rìndílógún since 2007, that year our community also managed to register Òrìṣà as an official religion in Slovenia. It was a community work since the beginning, we needed 100 certified accession declarations. Our temple is named Ẹgbẹ́ Òrìṣà.
We have a fantastic and great group of drummers and singers, named “IRE” , also many ẹlẹ́gùns and a great audience, all these makes captivating and important spiritual and social impact to all our Orisha festivals. I love my new life, and I thank the Òrìṣà every day for my second opportunity. I thank Oduduwa Group” Iyalorisa Jasmina Awodiran Gbenga revealed
The Slovenian Orisha priestess spoke emotionally , she advised that the forces of nature binds every living and non living things , she appreciates her Isese family and reinstates her commitments to the services of Irunmoles .
Iyalorisa Jasmina Awodiran Gbenga, the Slovenian coordenador of Oduduwa Temple
