Dr. Katia:  +Katia Romanoff, PhD is a Parapsychologist, Symbologist, Holistic Counselor, and Director of the Esoteric Theological Seminary since its establishment in 1987. She is also a dreams and visions interpreter and writes a syndicated advice column called, The Dream Zone. She coordinates a network of spiritual counselors and ministers. + Katia has dedicated her life to the study of world religions, esoterica, comparative mythology and spiritual psychology. She is the featured guest on radio stations all over the country, has taught numerous seminars, workshops and DreamFaires.  She teaches esoterica, symbology and alternative emerging spirituality at the on-line Esoteric Mystery School, formed in 1996.  The Mystery School consists of several "Orders" such as the Order of Mary Magdala, the New Knights Templar and the Order of the Divine Mother. Members from all over the world sign up for online lessons delivered by email and webpage. Esoteric Christianity with its gnosis, symbols, secrets and archetypal depth is the connecting theme. Members explore the inner "secret" world, a place of magic, mystery, initiation, rich symbols, and of course, the divine core each human possesses and should learn to use. Mastering the inner world links us quickly to the outer cosmos, to the Divine Plan itself. We discover humanity's Great Purpose, why we were created....because we are the universe becoming conscious of itself. Humans (because we can think) are the only creatures who can connect the Divine to the nature and matter realms. You, me, all of us, are therefore the lynchpin of the cosmos. Studying the mysteries activates your personal destiny as part of this Divine Plan.

Katia is senior minister and co-founder of Esoteric Interfaith Church, Inc., the non-profit organization that established the Esoteric Theological Seminary and Mystery School.  Our goal is to make the world's wisdom mysteries available to any who feel drawn to this study and worship. Our ministers have started churches, healing centers and study groups all over the world.

Archdeacon Robert Lloyd Straitt, Th.D., B.S., A.A.S., Chairman of the Ordaining Council, continues the seminary's tradition of Apostolic Succession.  Dr. Straitt has extensive studies and pastoral works. Before coming to us he was a trained and licensed minister in the Episcopal Church, where he studied under the renowned Episcopal Priests the Rev. Richard Knight and the Rev., Dr. Bruce Langdon. Reverend Bob has a Th.D in theology where he concentrated on the great apostrophes of the church since the time of the Apostles and the impact of it on Christianity today.  Dr. Straitt is currently pursing a Ph.D in Religion with an emphasis on the religion of Pre-history and the anthropology of religious evolution from pre-history to modern times.

Dr. Straitt has studied at a number of prestigious colleges and universities including Harvard University, Western New England College, and Florida State University.  In addition to his roles as an educator and trainer in industry and government, he has lectured at the University of Corsica as an associate faculty member, and is currently the Dean of a training academy for a major international corporation.  Dr. Straitt has done extensive field anthropology at some of the oldest sites of civilization known to scholars, looking for the answers to the origins of our ancestor's beliefs in the Father and Mother of the universe. Many of these sites date back to before 6,000 BC and only remain as a mere ghost of their former glory. He has also explored the many secrets of Christian churches from the remains of second century Christian chapels, to the grand cathedrals of the middle ages, to our modern houses of God.

Most importantly Dr. Straitt has an extensive ministry background that spans several decades in the bringing of the “Good News” to those who need it most, from working with the poor and down trodden, to ministering to women of moral turpitude and professing the good news in the cells of men incarcerated for a variety of minor and severe offenses, to bringing the words of the most holy of heavenly spirits to those in some of the highest offices of trust in the world.  Dr. Straitt has devoted his life to bringing the peace of our God and Goddess to all those who truly need and seek their love, as our master Yeshua taught and practiced so long ago.  Dr. Straitt continues to minister to our flock through a small esoteric church in the Midwest bringing the peace of our lord and lady to there most precious of their people.

+Sean Patrick Small, Th.D., D.Div. , Sean has a Doctorate Degree in Theology and Divinity, additional degrees in Biblical Studies and Theatre Arts from California State University, Long Beach, where he studied under such notable professors and scholars as Robert Eisenman, James Battenfield, and Douglas Hughes with special emphasis on the study of Dead Sea Scrolls and Early Christianity.
         He completed extensive research and study of the Primitive Church, the Dead Sea Scrolls, Mary Magdalene, James the Brother of Jesus, the Origins and History of the Magi, the Knights Templar, and the migration of early peoples between Jebus and South America, which is the subject of his upcoming book. He currently teaches at Santa Ana College and has an active Pastoral Counseling practice and is often called upon to officiate at weddings. The Rev. Dr. Sean Small is working on yet another degree this time from the Seminary of Saint Columba where he is a Ph.D. candidate in Pastoral Counseling. He heads the Pilgrim Foundation and has devoted his life to serving God and to serving others.

Dame Elda Mildredsdaughter joined the staff of the Esoteric Mystery School in 2000. In addition to writing lessons and assisting with the moderation of several e-group discussion lists, she is Mother Abbess of the Orders of Mary Magdalene and of the Divine Mother; an officer of the New Order of Knights Templar and Daughter of Tsion; and Abbess Presvytera of the Esoteric Interfaith Church, Inc.  Elda brings to the Mystery School an extensive knowledge of the Great Mother Goddess, Isis, through her involvement in the international organization Fellowship of Isis where she holds the titles of Priestess Hierophant (Lyceum of the Eclectic Rose) in the College of Isis; ArchDruidess (Grove of the Avalon Rose) in the Druid Clan of Dana; Grand Dame Commander (Priory of the Grael Rose) in the Nobel Order of Tara; and, was appointed to the Circle of Isis Advisory Council-Temple of Isis/Geyserville (California), by the Honorable Lady Olivia Robertson. She is also actively involved with the Temple of Isis, a legally recognized church located at the Isis Oasis Retreat Center and Sanctuary in Geyserville, California. Dame Elda is a Reiki practitioner, a certified herbalist, and a carrier of the Sacred Pipe. She is founder of the Violet Flame Circle of Prayer, an on-line prayer group. In her "real" life, Elda is a Medical Assistant, using that knowledge as an Instructional Assistant in a Tri-County ROP-Adult Education Health Careers Program.