Founder & High Priest

Frater Crow

Hi, I'm Frater Crow. My spiritual journey began in childhood, steeped in ritual and spiritual study. Over time, my curiosity grew. I explored world religions, mysticism, and magic, seeking the bridges between light and shadow.

Along this path, I met Natasha Michelle. She began as a friend, and as our work deepened, I became her mentor. Over years of study and practice, she became my High Priestess, and together we led. We founded the Coterie of Samil.

Through years of practice, we underwent many initiations. Most notably a 13 month Qliphothic journey. Ultimately, we formed Ecclesia Nocturna, a space where seekers of all paths can transform.

When you encounter my work, at a conference, a lecture, or a ritual, I want you to feel both welcomed and challenged. I teach that each person must walk their own path. Question everything, including us.

My approach integrates light and shadow, rigor and freedom. I share my journey not to provide answers but to spark your transformation.

At my core, I believe transformation happens through direct experience. Knowledge is only the start. True inner alchemy comes from engaging, applying, and evolving. I guide others toward that transformative fire. To inspire them to confront all aspects of themselves.

As I continue my evolution, I'm honored to walk beside you. Whether in a temple or a town hall, I invite you to embrace your journey, because the greatest work is never done

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Founder & High Priestess

Soror Neshkalara

Hi, I am Soror Neshkalara, your priestess for Ecclesia Nocturna. While my childhood was full of bits of magic, my practice began at the age of seventeen when I was given a book on Wicca. While it was a starting point, my path took many different directions of study until it brought me to friend turned mentor in Frater Crow.

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Over years of study and training my practice grew, I acted in the role of priestess in training, founding the Coterie of Samil along side him and continuing to grow until the baptism that would take me from the role of student to that of partner, High Priestess.

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During this time, I opened and operated a left hand path occult shopped, based heavily around energy work, spiritual counseling and public ritual gatherings. Those years taught me many things, including what should be brought in to Ecclesia Nocturna and what needed changed. ​Many Ordeals and Initiations took place over those years, some of which absolutely tested me to my core, but that I remain grateful and humbled by what they have done for my journey. The lessons I have been taught and the ways in which I have undergone change speak to the work for me, but also have proven time and time again, just how deep the rabbit hole goes. 

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My approach with clients is compassionate, while still requiring accountability and facing your own mirrors. The goal is balance despite circumstance, personal growth and gnosis, and connection to Spirit(s). The path, however, is yours - and we always say above all things, "Question everything, including us." 

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It is my honor to be one half of the founding leadership of this church, to be able to offer something that is not easily available. As I grow, as we grow, so the path grows and so the church grows. I continuously look forward to that movement and to working with all of you who breathe life into it.

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