New Jersey § 16:20-1

§ 16:20-1.

As used in this act: “ Bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese ” refers to that person who is serving as bishop for that diocese pursuant to the

authority of and in accordance with the rules and regulations of the Synodical Committee

for the Coptic Churches in Immigration. In accordance with the laws of the Holy Synod, the Pope of Alexandria, in Egypt,

is the presiding bishop of any new diocese during the foundation period and until

a bishop is ordained for that diocese. Likewise, and pursuant to such laws, the Pope of Alexandria, in Egypt, is the presiding

bishop of any existing diocese which has no bishop. “ Coptic Orthodox Church ” means the Apostolic Church presided over by His Holiness, the Pope of Alexandria,

in Egypt, and the Patriarch of the See of St. Mark, the legislative body of which

is known as the Holy Synod. The Coptic Orthodox Church is a hierarchical church. “ Holy Synod ” means the highest legislative and executive authority in the Coptic Orthodox Church,

presided over by His Holiness, the Pope of Alexandria and the Patriarch of the See

of St. Mark and is more formally known as “The Holy Synod for the Coptic Orthodox

Church of Alexandria and the See of St. Mark.” “ Synodical Committee for the Coptic Churches in Immigration ” means, according to the constitution and bylaws of the Holy Synod, the committee

formed and presided over by His Holiness, the Pope of Alexandria and the Patriarch

of the See of St. Mark from among the members of the Holy Synod, to assist him in

marshalling the affairs of the churches abroad. “ Unincorporated church in this State ” and a “ church heretofore incorporated in this State ” means a church, cathedral, chapel or other religious organization in this State

founded and established for the purpose of and with the intent of adhering to, and

being subject to the administrative jurisdiction of, the Synodical Committee for the

Coptic Churches in Immigration.