Celebrating the Divine Liturgy of the 2nd Sunday of the blessed Pentecost at St. Mark Church in Honolulu, Hawaii
Christ is Risen! Truly Risen!On the 2nd Sunday of the blessed Pentecost, Baramoudah 18, 1742 AM, year of the Martyrs, April 26, 2026 AD, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Kyrillos celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church in Honolulu, Hawaii.Participated in the Divine Liturgy were: Hegumen: Fr. Joseph St. Antony.May God bless every work for the glory of His holy name.
AXIOS! The Ordination of Deacon Isaac Assad
On the 2nd Sunday of the blessed Great Lent Fast, 22 Amshir, 1742 AM, year of the Martyrs, March 1st, 2026 AD, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion laid his hand on and ordained the blessed servant John Assad as Deacon Isaac Assad, for the Christ loving Diocese of Los Angeles to serve at Holy Annunciation Coptic Orthodox Church in Inglewood, California, and to serve in the Diakonia Department. His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop – …
AXIOS! Ordination of a New Archdeacon
On the 1st Sunday of the blessed Coptic month of Amshir, 1742 AM, year of the Martyrs, February 8, 2026 AD, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and laid hands on and ordained the blessed servant Dr. Nabil Joseph as Archdeacon Joseph Joseph for the Christ loving Diocese of Los Angeles to serve at Archangels Michael & Gabriel Coptic Orthodox Church in Fresno, California. May God bless every work for the – …
The Receiving of the Relics of St. John Chrysostom
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos celebrated the Vespers prayer of the 4th Sunday of the blessed Coptic Month of Tubah, 1742 AM, year of the Martyrs, January 31, 2026 AD, and the receiving of the relics of St. John Chrysostom at St. John Chrysostom American Coptic Orthodox Church in San Juan Capistrano, California. Participated in the Vespers prayer were many clergy members from across the – …
The Third Anniversary of the Heavenly Departure of the Very Reverend Hegumen Father Abrahim Aziz Gindi
On the 16th day of the blessed Coptic month of Tubah, 1742, AD of the Martyrs, Saturday, January 24, 2026, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion celebrated the Divine Liturgy and the 3rd year heavenly commemoration of the departure of Hegumen Father Abrahim Aziz Gindi at St. George Orthodox Church in Bellflower, California. We pray that God pours down His heavenly comfort upon the hearts of Father Abrahim’s family members and all his beloved.
The Departure of Deacon Bernaba El-Masry
“So it was, as soon as the days of his service were completed, that he departed to his own house” (Luke 1:23). His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, along with Their Graces, His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos, as well as the clergy and congregation of the Diocese of Los Angeles, Southern California, And Hawaii the beloved of Christ, bid farewell, with hope in the Resurrection, to the beloved faithful servant, Deacon Bernaba El-Masry. – …
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham Celebrates the Feast of St. Abanoub at St. Abanoub & St. Antony Coptic Orthodox Church!
On the 24th Day of the blessed Coptic month of Abib, 1740, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham Celebrated the Feast of St. Abanoub at St. Abanoub & St. Antony Coptic Orthodox Church in Norco, California. His Eminence and His Grace ordained seven of the faithful to the rank Psaltos (Chanter). Participated in the Divine Liturgy were Hegumens: Fr. Youhanna El-Muharraqy and Fr. Michael Gabriel, Presbyters: Fr. – …
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham Celebrates the Feast of St. Marina at St. Marina Coptic Orthodox Church!
On the 23rd Day of the blessed Coptic month of Abib, 1740, Tuesday, July 30, 2024, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham celebrated the Divine Liturgy and the Feast of St. Marina at St. Marina Coptic Orthodox Church in Irvine, California. His Eminence and His Grace ordained ten of the faithful to the rank Psaltos (Chanter). Participated in the Divine Liturgy were Hegumens: Fr. Bishoy Kamel, Fr. Bishoy Ray, Presbyters: Fr. – …
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Celebrates the Divine Liturgy at St. Verena And The Three Holy Youth Coptic Orthodox Church!
On the 3rd Sunday of the blessed Coptic month of Abib, 1740, July 28, 2024, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St. Verena And The Three Holy Youth Coptic Orthodox Church in Orange, California. Participated in the Divine Liturgy were: Hegumen: Fr. Gregory Bishay and Deacon: Anthony Hanna. May God bless every work for the glory of His Holy Name!
Statement Regarding the Olympics Ceremony from the Coptic Orthodox Bishops of North America
We express our profound dismay and condemnation over the recent portrayal of the Last Supper during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics. This depiction, which featured a parody led by drag performers, has deeply offended Christians worldwide. The Last Supper was a sacred moment in the life of our Lord Jesus Christ exemplifying His ultimate sacrifice and love for humanity. To see it mocked in such a public and disrespectful manner is not – …