Statement from the Diocese of Los Angeles
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New Publication: Sunday Gospels of Kiahk
With great joy and enthusiasm, the St. Paul Brotherhood Press announces the release of its latest publication, The Sunday Gospels of Kiahk, part of the Treasures of the Church series.This book contains excerpts from patristic writings on the Sunday Gospels of the fourth blessed month of the Coptic Church year. In addition, the book features several commentaries and notes on the Coptic lectionary to enhance the believer’s understanding and appreciation of depth of the rites – …
Official Statement from the 12/14 Day of Prayer and Solidarity
We, the Coptic Orthodox bishops in the United States, called for a day of prayer and solidarity with our brothers and sisters who are suffering in Egypt on Tuesday December 14th, 2010. The prayer was held in Saint Vartan’s Armenian Orthodox Cathedral in Manhattan, N.Y. from 10.30a.m.-12.30p.m.The prayer was attended by the Coptic Orthodox bishops in the United States, more than fifty Coptic Orthodox and Armenian Orthodox priests, and many thousands of parishioners. Dignitaries, hierarchs – …
Pope Benedict XVI: Christians Most Persecuted Minority in the World
Today, Pope Benedict XVI issued a statement in which he singled out Christians as the most persecuted religious group in the world, saying, “At present, Christians are the religious group which suffers most from persecution on account of its faith.”The statement was made in response to recent violence against Christians in Iraq and throughout the Middle East, including Egypt. He said, “Sadly, the year now ending has again been marked by persecution, discrimination, terrible acts – …
The Promise to Abraham Fulfilled in Christ
Therefore Abraham also, knowing the Father through the Word, who made heaven and earth, confessed Him to be God; and having learned, by an announcement [made to him], that the Son of God would be a man among men, by whose advent his seed should be as the stars of heaven, he desired to see that day, so that he might himself also embrace Christ; and, seeing it through the spirit of prophecy, he rejoiced – …
Ecumenical Day of Prayer and Solidarity for Christians Suffering in Egypt
As the world follows the unfortunate events affecting Christians in Egypt and experiences the pain and injustice they face because of their faith, the Coptic Orthodox bishops of the United States, including Their Graces Bishop Serapion, Bishop Youssef, Bishop Macarious, Bishop David, and Bishop Michael have called for a Day of Prayer and Solidarity on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at 10:30 a.m.Confident in the promise of God that “the gates of hell shall not prevail against – …
H.H. Pope Shenouda III Discusses Recent Events in Al Omraniya and an Al Ahraam Article
His Holiness Pope Shenouda III addresses questions during his Wednesday Spiritual Meeting concerning the recent events in Al Omraniya, Giza, Egypt and an unfortunate and slanderous article in Al Ahraam Newspaper. We continue to pray for the peace of the Church, His Holiness Pope Shenouda III, and all injustice in the world. H.264 H.264 H.264 H.264
The Blessed Advent Fast
The Coptic Church prepares for the celebration of the Feast of Nativity through the Advent Fast, which begins on November 25 and ends with the Feast of Nativity on January 7. Many wonder why the Western churches celebrate birth of Christ on the 25th of December while many of the Eastern churches celebrate it on the 7th of January. The answer to this question has been answered in “Calculations of the Date of the Date of – …
H.G. Bishop Theodosius of Giza Explains the Recent Events in Omraniya
On Wednesday, November 24, Egyptian police violently clashed with Coptic Christians in the neighborhood of Omraniyya, Giza as a result of a dispute over building permits for a Coptic Orthodox Christian community center which the community seeks to convert into a church. This most recent sectarian violence against Copts has left two students dead, at least 67 injured, and over 150 arrested. In the videos below, His Grace Bishop Theodosius of Giza narrates the details – …
Sixth Annual Marital Enrichment Seminar for Newlyweds and Married Couples
Through the blessings and prayers of our beloved father, His Grace Bishop Serapion, the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Los Angeles joyfully announces its 6th Annual Marital Enrichment Seminar on December 10-11, 2010 at St. Marina Coptic Orthodox Church in Irvine.This retreat is designed specifically for married couples that seek guidance to improve their marriage in the context of the Orthodox Christian faith.The suggested (but not mandatory) donation cost of this seminar is $10.00 per person, – …
St. John Chrysostom and Carrying our Cross
This week, as millions of Americans around the world give thanks during the Thanksgiving holiday, the Coptic Orthodox Church commemorates the exemplary life and departure of one of the most influential figures in the Holy, Catholic, and Apostolic Church: St. John Chrysostom (the “Golden-Mouthed”). St. John was one of the most eloquent preachers of Christ’s Gospel as well as an ascetic and great teacher. His love for our Lord Jesus Christ was great, as was – …
St. Mina the Wonderworker (Hatoor 15/November 24)
The Coptic Orthodox Christian Church commemorates the lives of the saints in Her Tradition through the Divine Liturgy, the praises services, the Difnar, and the Synexarium. The commemoration of the saints is important in the Orthodox Church because the saints reflected Christ’s light in the world. Many Orthodox believers develop a personal relationship with one or more saints who become their intercessor throughout their lives. One of the most popular saints in the Coptic Orthodox – …