2006 New York Code - Definitions.

 
    § 451. Definitions. As used in this article, the following terms shall
  have the following meanings:
    1. "Coptic  Orthodox  Church"  refers to the Apostolic Church presided
  over by His Holiness, the Pope of Alexandria (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.
    2. "Holy Synod" is 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."
    3.  "The  Synodical  Committee for the Coptic Churches in Immigration"
  is, according to the constitution and bylaws of the Holy  Synod,  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.
    4. "Unincorporated Coptic Orthodox Church" in this state and a "Coptic
  Orthodox  Church"  heretofore  incorporated  in  this  state refers to a
  church, cathedral, chapel or other religious  organization  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.
    5. A "Bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese" refers to that person who
  is serving as such bishop pursuant to the authority of and in accordance
  with  the  rules  and  regulations of Synodical Committee for the Coptic
  Churches in Immigration. In accordance with the laws of the Holy  Synod,
  the  Pope  of  Alexandria  (Egypt)  is  the  presiding bishop of any new
  diocese during the foundation period and until a bishop is ordained  for
  such  diocese.  Likewise,  and  pursuant  to  such  laws,  the  Pope  of
  Alexandria (Egypt) is the presiding bishop of any existing diocese which
  has no bishop.