I am the light that is over all things. I am all: from me all came forth, and to me all attained.
Split a piece of wood; I am there.
Lift up the stone, and you will find me there.

- Gospel of Thomas: 77

Welcome

Dear Friends,
Whether you are searching for a new religious home or just looking for information about the Johannites and the Gnostic Christian faith, come… explore our Church.

The Apostolic Johannite Church is Gnostic and Apostolic, holding all extant lines of Apostolic Succession; continuing the Johannite Gnostic Christian Tradition handed down directly from the Apostle John, called by Our Lord "Beloved" – a Tradition continued from the early Johannite Community in Asia Minor between 90-100AD.

This Tradition and its exponents have manifested in different forms through out the whole of Gnostic Christianity, and continues within our Church today.

We are a Church of acceptance rather than mere tolerance, we hold the individual conscience in high respect, and our Sacraments are open to all.

The Apostolic Johannite Church has Parishes, Clergy, and Study Groups across North America and beyond.

We hope you will join us as we celebrate the Mysteries of the Christ and experience the Johannite Tradition in its fullness.

The Most Rev. Mar IOHANNES IV, Ep.Gn.
Patriarch, The Apostolic Johannite Church

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