In the Sun Kingdom, it is customary that a marriage in the royal family must earn the approval of the Ministry of the Priesthood. The Ministry rejects Nike, however, and demands that she perform the potentially fatal "Rite of Illumination." Livi is worried for Nike's safety, but Nike decides to perform the rite to see herself accepted.
sacred rite that is held 
before the wedding ceremony.
.طقوس مقدسة تقام قبل حفل الزفاف
heiliger Ritus, der vor
der Hochzeitsfeier abgehalten wird.
e sagrado feito antes da cerimônia de casamento.