The term "officiate" has been employed in literature primarily to denote the act of performing or conducting formal or ceremonial duties, often within a religious or ritual context. In historical and ethnographic texts, it frequently describes the role of priests or religious functionaries—for instance, individuals serving at churches, temples, or during canonical ceremonies are said to officiate [1], [2], [3], [4], [5], [6]. In these works, officiating is directly associated with the administration of sacred rites, whether it involves sacramental roles in Christian settings [7] or the execution of traditional rituals in various cultural settings, as noted in the extensive accounts of Southern Indian castes [2], [3], [8], [9]. Additionally, in literary narratives such as those by Chekhov and Joyce, the word is used to express a broader sense of performing a duty or role, sometimes with a hint of reluctance or inadequacy as in personal reflections on one’s ability to fulfill such functions [10], [11], [12], [13]. This diversity not only reflects the term’s versatility but also underscores its centrality in discussions of both ceremonial authority and everyday social roles.