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Our History  

Lord Laith Angus Min founded Life Temple and Seminary based on a Crafte of Land family tradition, passed through many generations of the Cheek and Croyw families. In 1994, Life Temple and Seminary gained our 501(c)(3), making us one of the few Temples in the Carolinas to have & maintain a legal, non-profit status.  Our beliefs are orthodox in nature and are often regarded alongside other well-known traditional covens such as Ravenwood of Atlanta GA and Tuatha Caer de Shidhe of Greenville SC. This is largely due to Lord Min's steadfast approach to Crafte preservation and maintaining relationships in the traditional Wiccan Community. His diligent research lead to countless essays, articles and papers that he shared rather willingly.  His research & writings continued until 2010, at which time he suffered a prolonged illness that lead to his passing in May 2011.

 

In 2003 Lord Chase Night Smith became the High Priest of Life Temple & Seminary. He ran the temple until spring of 2011 when he relocated to Baltimore MD.  Lord Night remains extremely active in the Temple as both an Elder and a board member.  Much of our current lecture series & teachings are credited to him and his "simpler is better" approach to all things Wicca.

 

2011 also marked the Second Degree initiation of Lady Alba Gabrielle. Lady Alba currently runs the day-to-day affairs of Life Temple under the direction of Lord Night. 

  

Members:

We have active and inactive members in Gastonia & Charlotte North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas & Baltimore MD. 

The Lords & Ladies of Life Temple & Seminary 
  
Lord Chase Night Smith - 3rd Degree

Our High Priest, Lord Night was sired by our founder, Lord Angus Min. Lord Night over-sees the management of Life Temple, including rituals & classes. He has a strong passion for teaching & is well versed in Celtic mythology, history & anthropology. He recieved his 1st degree in 1998, his 2nd in 2000 and his 3rd in 2003. He currently resides in Baltimore MD.  
 
Lord Raistlin - 2nd Degree

Lord Raistlin began his studies under the guidance of Lord Angus Min. He has spent many years cultivating knowledge about Wicca including tenants, Wiccan laws, and protocol. Although he is currently solitary, he is still a vital part of Life Temple and Seminary, providing his knowledge to assist with classes.Lord Raistlin current lives in Texas.   
 
Lady Alba Gabrielle - 2nd Degree
Lady Alba, our High Priestess began her studies at Life Temple many years ago. She came to us in search of community plus a structured environment to worship & learn. With close ties to her Sicilian roots Lady Alba has a background in Stregheria or Strega a form of Italian witchcraft. She was initiated into Craft by Lord Night in 2007. She recieved her 2nd Degree is 2011. Her areas of expertise are business administration & teaching. You may email her directly alba@lifetempleseminary.org