Bishop Serapion Receives Recognition for Efforts in Enhancing Interfaith Dialogue
LOS ANGELES, July 11, 2013 – The Bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Los Angeles, His Grace, Bishop Serapion, along with local Muslim Public Affairs Council (MPAC) leader Dr. Hathoot Salam, were presented with a certificate of acknowledgement from the City of Los Angeles Human Rights Commission (CLAHRC), at the Annual Iftar dinner (July 10, 2013), highlighting His Grace’s promotion of peace, love and dignity. Mayor Eric Garcetti and the CLAHRC hosted an inter-faith – …
Questions On the Difficult Sayings of Jesus on Ancient Faith Radio – July 28
Coptic Christian author, physician and independent New Testament scholar Daniel Fanous will be the guest on the live, listener call-in program Ancient Faith Today with Kevin Allen on Sunday night, July 28, 2013. Fanous is the author of the book “Taught By God: Making Sense of the Difficult Sayings of Jesus”. Ancient Faith Today with Kevin Allen covers topics from popular culture, to politics, to theological questions of importance today. Ancient Faith Today streams live – …
Bishop Serapion Congratulates Egyptian People on the Success of June 30 Revolution
The Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Los Angeles, led by His Grace, Bishop Serapion, congratulates the Egyptian people for the historic showing of millions of Egyptian citizens demanding to be heard. It was not a military coup, but rather a popular uprising in which the military implemented the will of the people of Egypt. “Through the admirable youth efforts and peaceful demonstrations, the will of the people has finally been heard,” said Bishop Serapion. “We are – …
Summer Course in Theological Fathers (June 25-August 8, 2013)
With the blessing and support of our blessed father, His Grace Bishop Serapion, we joyfully announce the first summer course for the Diocese in Theological Studies. This course will begin next week (Tuesday June 25) and extend to the beginning of August on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-5 pm at St. Maurice. This course is designed for serious servants seeking advanced theological studies. We hope this will extend to a full theological studies in the Fall – …
Diocese Territory Expands to Include Fresno
On Thursday, June 20, 2013, during the Clergy Synod Meeting, His Grace Bishop Serapion announced the decision of His Holiness Pope Tawadrous II to incorporate the city of Fresno with its Coptic community into the Diocese of Los Angeles, Southern California and Hawaii. This addition essentially means the addition of a new parish to the northern region of the Diocese, Archangel Michael and Archangel Gabriel Church, and a new priest, Fr. Mena Fam. We welcome – …
Coptic Christians hold protest after coming under attack at monastery in southern Egypt
Egyptian security and church officials say hundreds of Coptic Christians visiting a southern monastery have protested after coming under attack by unidentified assailants who stole their money and personal belongings and beat them.
Orthodox Day of Praise – Saturday, May 18
The Sixth Annual Orthodox Day of Praise takes place on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Saint Peter and Saint Paul Coptic Orthodox Church in Santa Monica, California. With the permission of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Southern California and Hawaii, led by His Grace Bishop Serapion, this annual event brings together the various Orthodox churches from all over Southern California to present praises and hymns in many of their ancient languages and traditions. The purpose – …
Pope Tawadros and Coptic Orthodox Delegation in Historic Meeting with Pope Francis
On Friday, May 10, His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, the Patriarch of the See of St. Mark and the Church of Alexandria, concluded an historic meeting with His Holiness Pope Francis, the Patriarch of the See of St. Peter and the Church of Rome. The two Popes discussed the ongoing ecumenical dialogue between the Coptic Orthodox and Roman Catholic Churches on the 40th anniversary of a similarly historic visit to Pope Paul VI by Pope – …
Bishop Serapion Joins H.H. Pope Tawadros in Vatican to Meet H.H. Pope Francis
On Wednesday, May 8, His Grace Bishop Serapion traveled to the Vatican to join a delegation of Coptic Orthodox bishops accompanying His Holiness Pope Tawadros II in an historic visit to meet His Holiness Pope Francis of the Roman Catholic Church. Pope Tawadros’ visit marks the first official visit by the Pope of Alexandria to the Pope of Rome in over 40 years, since Pope Shenouda III of thrice-blessed memory met with Pope Paul VI – …
Paschal Letter for the Glorious Feast of the Resurrection 2013
The Resurrection of Christ gives us strength in time of weakness and allows us to feel the Divine power, which is with us and is greater than the power of evil, upon which those who persecute us and fight against us depend on. My Beloved, the Blessed Children of the Holy Church, Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen! It is my pleasure to wish all of you a Glorious Feast of the Resurrection of – …
Diocese Prays for the Safe Return of Abducted Syrian Metropolitans
LOS ANGELES, April 25, 2013 –The Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Los Angeles, led by His Grace, Bishop Serapion, strongly condemns the abduction of Antiochan Orthodox Metropolitan Paul Yazigi and Syrian Orthodox Metropolitan Youhanna Ibrahim, and the killing of their driver, also a deacon, as they were driving through Northern Syria outside of Aleppo on Monday, April 22, 2013. Four days after being abducted, the two prominent Metropolitans remain missing despite reports of their return. Since – …
Marital Enrichment Seminar 2013
Saturday June 22, 2013 – Saturday June 22, 2013 3803 W. Mission Blvd. Map and Directions | Register Description:Through the blessings and prayers of our beloved father, His Grace Bishop Serapion, the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Los Angeles and the Santa Monica Family Education committee joyously presents this annual seminar for married couples to help enrich their marriage and family life by bringing them closer to the Lord, and to each other. Please Note: The original – …