The Mysteries of the Sacraments
The Ecclesia Gnostica of which Dr. Stephan A. Hoeller serves as the
bishop (having been duly consecrated to that office in 1967 and having
served in that capacity ever since) conducts the following regular services
on a weekly and monthly basis in the Los Angeles Area. All are welcome
to attend our services and all are welcome to receive Holy Communion!
Sunday Morning Eucharist.
This service, which resembles the Mass of the Roman Catholic communion,
is the supreme transformational rite of Christian Alchemy. Regular
attendance at this service advances the personal spiritual transformation
of those attending in marked measure; while many have found even occasional
attendance very helpful. The service is of an average duration of one hour
and fifteen minutes, and concludes with a brief homily. Bishop Hoeller
conducts the services on the majority of Sundays, with qualified Gnostic
clergy substituting for the Bishop on other occasions.
Wednesday Evening Eucharist.
These intimate evening Eucharists are conducted by Gnostic clergy. This
service lasts approximately one hour and is an intimate evening Mass.
Solemn Benediction and Healing Service.
A brief devotional service to the Blessed Sacrament of the Altar,
followed by the sacrament of healing with anointing and laying on of hands,
and Communion with the reserved sacrament.
Devotional Service to the Holy Sophia.
A singularly meaningful and magical service dedicated to the Divine
Feminine. This service is unique in our particular rite, and its likeness
is not found elsewhere!
Vespers and Healing Service.
A short service of praise and devotion, using recitations from psalms
and Gnostic scriptures, followed by the traditional healing service as
described above.
