St. Shenoute the Archimandrite

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Departure of St. Shenoute the Archimandrite (July 14/Abib 7)

On this day, the ascetic father, St. Shenoute the Archimandrite, departed. As a child, he was entrusted with his father’s sheep. He spent his days tending the sheep and fasting. One day, his father took him to Abba Pigol, his uncle, for a blessing. A voice came from heaven saying, "Shenoute has become the Archimandrite."(More)

Let us wake up, my beloved, before the door is closed and it is too late to repent when we start pleading in front of the door only to hear, "I do not know you." All this and worse we will hear if we keep on sinning.

— St. Shenoute the Archimandrite
New Publication: On the Lord's Prayer by Saint Cyril of Alexandria
Monday, July 6, 2009

With great joy and enthusiasm, the Diocese announces the publication of a new book, On the Lord’s Prayer by Saint Cyril of Alexandria. Published by the Saint Paul Brotherhood Press, this book features a collection of eight homilies delivered by Saint Cyril on the Lord’s Prayer ("Our Father Who art in heaven…...

Parish Churches to Participate in 2009 Al Keraza Spiritual Competition
Monday, July 6, 2009

The Diocese joyfully announces that, for the first time, its parish churches will participate in the Mahragan Al Keraza Spiritual Competition for elementary school children. This competition, based in Egypt under the direct supervision of His Holiness Pope Shenouda III, is similar in nature to the Diocese Youth...

Diocese Announces Third Annual Patristics Conference
Monday, June 22, 2009

June 22, 2009 – St. Athanasius and St. Cyril Theological Library joyfully announces its Third Annual Patristics Conference on Saturday July 11, 2009 at St. Maurice Coptic Orthodox Church. As with previous conferences, this year’s event will feature lectures from His Grace Bishop...

Information and Registration for Diocese Premarital Counseling and Marital Enrichment Retreats
Saturday, June 6, 2009

Wedding at Cana of GalileeThrough the blessings and prayers of our beloved father H.G. Bishop Serapion, the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Los Angeles joyfully announces two retreats aimed at counseling those who are...

New Publication: On the Lord's Prayer by Saint Cyril of Alexandria
Parish Churches to Participate in 2009 Al Keraza Spiritual Competition
Diocese Announces Third Annual Patristics Conference
Information and Registration for Diocese Premarital Counseling and Marital Enrichment Retreats
 

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Treasures of the Fathers: How The Lord Chose His Twelve Apostles

Wednesday, July 8, 2009 | No comments.
Saint Cyril of Alexandria

“And when it was day, He called His disciples to Himself; and from them He chose twelve, whom He also named apostles.” (Lk 6: 13)(More)

The Apostles' Fast

Monday, June 1, 2009 | No comments.
His Grace Bishop Youssef

May the peace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.

On the Fifth of Abib we celebrate the "Feast of the Apostles." In preparation for this feast I would like to share some thoughts concerning the apostles and the establishment of the early church. It is my prayer that all will draw closer to God, to an understanding of the apostles, and to those who received instruction from disciples of the apostles.

"And He appointed twelve, whom He also named APOSTLES, to be with Him and to be sent out…" (Mark 3:14)(More)

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Thursday, May 28, 2009 | No comments.
His Holiness Pope Shenouda III

We celebrate two great feasts on Thursday. The first great feast of the Lord is Great Thursday of the Holy Pascha, on which the Lord gave us the Sacrament of the Holy Eucharist. The second is the Feast of the Ascension of our Lord into Heaven, after He spent forty days with His disciples. This Thursday is also a Feast of the Lord called the Feast of Ascension.(More)

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