Paschal Message for the Feast of the Resurrection 2021
“Why do you seek the living among the dead?” (Lk 24:5) My Beloved, the Blessed Children of the Holy Church, Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen! It is my pleasure to wish you a blessed Feast of the Holy Resurrection, hoping that you are surrounded by peace and kept safe through the power of the glorious Resurrection. We must begin our celebration by giving thanks to our Good and Powerful Lord, Who has granted – …
Coptic Orthodox Bishops of North America Congratulate President Biden
On the occasion of the inauguration of President Joseph Biden, the Coptic Orthodox Bishops of North America sent a letter with greetings and their heartfelt expression for the new President’s success with God’s grace. In particular, the bishops expressed their desire that the nation would be united and peaceful under President Biden’s administration. Read the full letter below… Biden.pdfDownload
Clergy Meeting with His Holiness Pope Tawadros II
The Clergy of the Diocese of Los Angeles, Southern California, and Hawaii were blessed to have a meeting and audience with His Holiness Pope Tawadros II on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 via Zoom. Participating in this blessed meeting were His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, Their Graces Bishop Suriel, Bishop Abraham, and Bishop Kyrillos, as well as the clergy and their wives. His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion introduced His Holiness and thanked him for his visionary leadership, especially – …
Festal Message for the Glorious Feast of the Nativity 2020/2021
“That the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us” (2 Co 4:7) My Beloved, the Blessed Children of the Holy Church, Today, as we receive the Babe of Bethlehem, our Lord, God, and Savior Jesus Christ, our hearts are full of gladness. Therefore, let us rejoice and praise Him with the angels saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!” (Lk 2:14). The birth – …
Message of Greeting for Independence Day – July 4, 2020
To the Blessed Clergy and Congregations of the Diocese of Los Angeles, Southern California, and Hawaii, Greetings in the Lord! As we commemorate Independence Day, we reflect on the blessings of liberty and opportunity we have received in the United States of America. On this day, we offer our thanksgiving to God as well as our gratitude to the Founding Fathers and forbears who nobly labored and sacrificed to safeguard the blessings of liberty and – …