The Glorious Feast of our Lord's Ascension
On the Feast of Ascension, we commemorate the last day of the physical presence of the risen Christ amongst His disciples and His ascension to the heaven. It may seem like a parting, a separation, and that after it, our Lord is not with us in quite the same way any longer. However, Christ ascending to heaven opens the gates to us, His people, He prepares a way for us, and He carries us and – …
Day of Prayer for the Suffering of our Brothers and Sisters in Egypt – Sunday, May 15
As we follow the tragic events and suffering of our brothers and sisters, the Coptic Christians, in Egypt, we turn our hearts and minds to prayer, especially prayer for the peace of the One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic Orthodox Church. For this reason, the diocese will dedicate this Sunday, May 15, 2011 as a Day of Prayer for the safety and strength of our brothers and sisters in Egypt. In addition, those who wish to show their – …
Fifth Annual Patristics Conference – July 8-9, 2011
The Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Los Angeles, Southern California, and Hawaii joyfully invites you to the Fifth Annual Patristics Conference under the auspices of His Grace Bishop Serapion. This year’s conference will focus on the Mystery of Baptism and the image of rebirth in the writings of St. Cyril of Alexandria. The conference will feature presentations by the Reverend Father George Dragas from Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Seminary in Brookline, Massachusetts, and the Reverend Father – …
Register Now for the Diocese Youth Conventions
The Diocese joyfully announces its annual summer conventions for youth in junior high, high school, and college which will take place in Big Bear from the end of July through the beginning of August. All information, including dates and prices, may be found in the attached flyer and at the following links. ___________________________ General Convention Site Link http://lacopts:8888-conventions.org/ Registration Page http://lacopts:8888-conventions.org/index.php?option=com_dtregister&task=category&list1=2&Itemid=53
Diocese Mission Trip to Africa 2011 (August 28–September 12)
The Diocese announces its annual mission trip to Africa from August 28 to September 12, 2011. This trip is tailored towards servants who are college age and older with a desire to spread the light of Orthodoxy through service to the people of Kenya and Tanzania. For more information, please download the attached flyer. Africa Mission Trip Flyer 2011[1].pdf9.9 MB
Paschal Letter for the Glorious Feast of the Resurrection 2011
My Beloved, the Blessed Children of the Holy Church, Christ is Risen Truly He is Risen “But after I have been raised, I will go before you to Galilee.” (Matt. 26:32) It is my pleasure to wish you a glorious Feast of the Resurrection, asking our Good Lord to grant us the joy and power of His glorious Resurrection. The Resurrection of Christ gives us power and joy in the midst of the difficulties and – …
Glorious Feast of the Resurrection and the Holy Fifty Days
The Coptic Orthodox Church brings to mind the present reality of the power of Christ’s resurrection from the dead on the third day. By His death, Christ has trampled death and has bestowed eternal life to those in the tombs. The Lord of Glory raised Himself from the dead on the Sunday of Resurrection. He rose for us to clothe us with the new man and grant us eternal life. Quote: Before the divine sojourn – …
Sixth Sunday of the Great Lent
The last Sunday in Lent is the Sunday of Baptism, during which we read the gospel reading of the man born blind. “I was blind and now I see.” This is our everlasting experience as children of the Heavenly Father. We were blind and He opened our sight so we beheld miracles of His laws and we saw what the prophets longed to see, and He gave us understanding of the Scriptures. “Go wash in – …
Fifth Sunday of the Great Lent
The gospel of the fifth Sunday talks about Bethsaida which symbolizes Baptism. We, the crowds of Christians, were beside it sick, lame, blind and paralyzed, suffering every spiritual sickness. The Angel that moves the water symbolizes the Holy Spirit Who comes down on the water of baptism. This is our share in Christ: those who are baptized have ever in the Father even if they have been sick for 38 years. The practice of this – …
Service Opportunity for Youth: Hawai'i Mission Trip
Looking for a rewarding way to spend your summer? Consider our annual diocesan mission trip to Hawai’i under the auspices of His Grace Bishop Serapion and the guidance of Fr. Daniel Habib of St. John Church in Covina from June 24-July 4, 2011. Mission To serve the poor and homeless in Hawai’i by showing them the Gospel message of our Lord Jesus Christ through our actions and through our words. Services We serve homeless families – …
The Third Sunday of the Great Lent
Repentance in Christianity is different from any other repentance. It is the return of the son to his Father and the Father falling on the neck of His son to embrace him and kiss him (Lk. 15:20). This is the gospel reading of the third Sunday of the Great Lent. The Father’s paternity to us is not because of our righteousness, but because of His paternity to His children, especially the sinners. The Father’s paternity – …
Diocese Youth Meeting with His Grace Bishop Angaelos – Friday, March 25
The Diocese is pleased to invite all college youth to a general diocesan youth meeting featuring Their Graces Bishop Serapion and Bishop Angaelos on Friday, March 25 at St. Maurice Coptic Orthodox Church in Pomona starting at 7:00 p.m. You may download the attached flyer or contact Father David Abdelsayed for more details. Freedom Meeting Flyer.pdf1.2 MB