Organization
The presiding bishops of the church are: Most Rev. Stephan A. Hoeller, Regionary Bishop of the Americas; and Most Reverend Steven Marshall, auxiliary bishop. Bishop Hoeller is a leading exponent of Gnosticism as living religious practice, a professor of comparative religions, and scholar who has written and lectured extensively on Gnosticism, Jungian psychology, and esoteric subjects. In addition to the bishops there is an Archpriest who serves as vicar forane in Oslo, Norway (V. Rev. Jan Valentin Sæther). Each parish has a priest in charge, the pastor or rector.
The scope of the organization is best described as a liturgical orthopraxy, the organization being focused on correct practice of the liturgical services offered by the church.
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