V.   Sacraments

Haga Sofia is the eighth of the twelve (12) Apostolic Life Sacraments also known as “The Twelve”, “The Twelve Apostles” and “The Means”. Haga Sofia is granted and administered within 30 days of the 66th birthday of a senior in accordance with these canons and associated approved liturgy.

The purpose of the sacrament of Haga Sofia is the formal bestowal or presentation of a possessory or prescriptive right of Office to an incumbent including taking possession of the insignia of Office in accordance with these canons and associated approved liturgy. The meaning of Haga Sofia is derived from two ancient Greek words haga sofia meaning “holy wisdom”.

The sacrament of Haga Sofia comprises the completion of three separate and deliberate Acts in order: Act One being the Act of Petition, Act Two being the Act of Selection and Act Three being the Act of Election.

An enlightened society venerates its elders, protects them and seeks their counsel and wisdom. Haga sofia is the celebration of the point of transition from Seniorhood to Elderhood. It is the celebration of becoming an elder.