The La Couleuvre Noire is a priestly order of service to the spiritual being of the voudon religion in its esoteric andgnostic formulation. The Couleuvre Noire was founded in Haiti in the 1920's as part of a reform and simplification of the theurgical orders and rites used in Haiti since the 18th century. Techniques used in the La Couleuvre Noire are based on the long established magical, priestly and theurgical practices of service to of the invisible presence and for the promotion of the power of the spiritual light and to fight against objective and psychic evil.
Sovereign Grand Master ABSOLUTE
Tau Ogdoade-Orfeo VIII
The magical Order of La Couleuvre Noire (LCN) was founded by Lucien-Francois Jean Maine, the head of the O.T.O.A.. La Couleuvre Noire is an order of esoteric voodoo and consists of 6 degrees – a probationer degree, 4 active degrees and one administrative degree. The 4 active degrees of LCN are the following:
I°: The 'Lave-Tete' or 'Initiate'
ii°: The 'Canzo' or 'Serviteour'
III°: The 'Houngan' or 'Priest'
IV°: The 'Baille-ge' or 'Hierophant'
Even though they maintain close relations, The O.T.O.A. under Sovereign Grand Master Absolute Courtney Willis and the L.C.N. are totally seperate orders.
The La Couleuvre Noire has NEVER AND DOES NOT NOW APPROVE OF, ENGAGE IN OR PROMOTE ANIMAL SACRIFICES IN ANY FROM.