Festal Letter for the Feast of the Nativity 2012
My Beloved, the Blessed Children of the Holy Church, It is my pleasure to wish you a Blessed Feast of the Nativity of our Lord, God, and Savior Jesus Christ and a joyous New Year. This past year was deeply tinted with the blood of our martyrs in Alexandria, Al-Muquattam, and Maspero. We lived through the harsh events in Egypt and America. In Egypt, the Church offered tens of pure martyrs and hundreds of confessors as victims of the religious – …
Now Available: "More than Just Sports" DVD
Participating in sports activites is not only about physical gain. It’s about teaching our youth life lessons and mainly about building their psychological and spiritual strength and experience. “More Than Just Sports” presents the real benefits behind playing sports. Prepared and presented by Fr. James Soliman and produced in a professional, energetic pace, this video is a wonderful educational tool for all family members. To order your DVD, please send a check or money order – …
Ordination of a New Priest for Archangel Michael Church in Santa Ana
With great joy, the Diocese announces the ordination of a new priest on Sunday, November 27, 2011 to serve in the Diocese at Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church in Santa Ana. The candidate, Habeeb Hanna, was ordained Deacon Maurice Hanna on Friday, November 25 at St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church by His Grace Bishop Serapion. Attending this blessed event were several priests from the Diocese and many faithful who came to take the blessing of – …
Joint Declaration of the Heads of the Oriental Orthodox Churches (November 14, 2011)
In the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. Amen. H.H. Pope Shenouda III, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark, H.H. Patriarch Mar Ignatius Zakka I, Patriarch of Antioch and all the East, H.H. Catholicos Aram I, Catholicos of the Holy See of Cilicia of the Armenian Orthodox Church and H.H. Abuna Paulos, Patriarch of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, give thanks to God for bringing us together – …
Orthodox-Catholic Theological Consultation Issues Statement "On the Plight of Churches in the Middle East"
The North American Orthodox-Catholic Theological Consultation held its 81st meeting at St Paul’s College in Washington October 27-28. The meeting was chaired by Catholic Archbishop Gregory Aymond of New Orleans. The Eastern Orthodox co-chairman since 1987, Metropolitan Maximos of Pittsburgh, has retired, and a successor has not yet been named. During this meeting the members heard reports about major events in the lives of the Catholic and Orthodox Churches and issued a brief statement, “On – …
George Washington University Survey of Copts in the Diaspora
The Diocese encourages all her children to participate in a study of Copts living outside of Egypt through the following survey. Please review carefully the message below from GWU Professor Jennifer Brinkerhoof. ______ Given current events in Egypt it is more important than ever that thevoice of the Copts living in diaspora (outside of Egypt) is heard. George Washington University, in conjunction with Coptic Orphans, is conducting the first large scale survey of the Coptic – …
Register to Vote in Egyptian Elections
The Diocese is encouraging all Copts with an Egyptian National ID or new Egyptian passport to register to vote in the upcoming 2011 Egyptian Election. The Egyptian election committee decided that Egyptians living abroad can share in the upcoming election using either with their National ID number or with their new passport which includes the national ID number. In order to vote, you will need to register at the following website between November 10-17, 2011: – …
7th Annual Marital Enrichment Seminar
Through the blessing of our beloved father, His Grace Bishop Serapion, the Diocese proudly announces the 7th Annual Marital Enrichment Seminar. Please see the attached flyer for details.
Bishop Serapion Participates in the Ordination of a New Priest for Houston
On Sunday, October 30, 2011, the blessed servant Marc Gendi was ordained as Fr. James, a presbyter for St. Mary and Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church in Houston, Texas by His Grace Bishop Youssef and His Grace Bishop Serapion. Also attending this blessed event from the Diocese was Fr. Moses Samaan from St. Demiana Church in San Diego. His Grace Bishop Serapion was received warmly by His Grace Bishop Youssef and all of the servants in – …
The Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Los Angeles announces the 11th Annual Toy Drive
The Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Los Angeles announces the 11th Annual Toy Drive benefitting the Toys for Tots foundation. This year the Diocese Toy Drive will run from October 30th through December 18th. The Diocese Toy Drive is a great way to bring a smile to a young child this Christmas. Your charitable donation of NEW unwrapped toys will help bring a smile to a needy child and spread the spirit of giving this Nativity. – …
His Holiness Pope Shenouda III Addresses Copts around the World on the Massacre of Copts in Maspero
Before the Pope began his weekly sermon, he gave his condolences to the congregation for the Maspiro Martyrs. “Those that protested peacefully without bearing arms”, he continued referring to those who were killed, “walked from Shubra to Maspiro in the open, without weapons, full of courage.” The crowd responded loudly with chants saying “Raise your head up, you are Coptic”, a slogan that has become popular during Coptic protests. He confirmed 24 dead and over – …
Copts Mourn Innocent Christians Killed By Egyptian Army
LOS ANGELES – Deeply grieved by the slaughter of innocent Coptic Christian protesters by Egyptian army tanks that plowed through crowds near Shubra (Maspero) last weekend, the Copts of Los Angeles invite Christians worldwide to advocate for a peaceful Egypt by joining them in three days of prayer and fasting that began Tuesday, Oct. 11. Following prayer and fasting, the Coptic Orthodox Christian Diocese of Los Angeles is participating in a peaceful demonstration 2-4 p.m. – …