Ecclesia Gnostica

The Ecclesia Gnostica is the oldest public Gnostic sacramental body in the United States. It was organized as the Pre-Nicene Gnostic Catholic Church at first in England and since 1959 in the United States. In the 1970's, the Church in America continued its work under the name Ecclesia Gnostica, headed by Regionary Bishop, Rt. Rev. Dr. Stephan A. Hoeller, who was consecrated to that office in 1967. 

Ecclesia Gnostica exists for the purpose of upholding the Gnostic tradition and to administer the holy sacraments to those of God’s people who are attracted to the altars of the Gnosis. An active ministry of parish work is thus an essential feature of this church. The Los Angeles parish of the Ecclesia Gnostica holds weekly and monthly church services and lectures, in order to serve the spiritual needs of its congregation. The EG has parishes in Portland, Oregon; Austin, Texas; Nashville, Tennessee and Seattle, Washington.