توضيح Clarification
ClarificationI received some questions about the reason of the suspension of our Church theological dialogue with the Catholic Church .According to the recommendation of the Standing Committee which the Holy Synod approved in the Holy Synod meeting on Thursday March 7, 2024 there are two reasons:1- To evaluate the outcome of the Dialogue in the past twenty years ( 2004-2024)2- The recent change of the position of the Catholic Church towards the homosexualsAttached is the – …
The 4th Year Commemoration of the Departure of His Grace Bishop Sarabamon!
The 4th Year Commemoration of the Departure of His Grace Bishop Sarabamon, Bishop and Abbot of St. Bishoy Monastery, Wady El-Natroun, Egypt. May the Lord repose His Grace’s soul in the paradise of joy. التذكار الرابع لنياحة مثلث الرحمات نيافة الحبر الجليل الانبا صرابامون أسقف ورئيس دير الانبا بيشويبوادي النطرون.الرب ينيح نفسه في فردوس النعيم.
General Meeting of the Holy Synod – March 2024
The Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church held an official session on Thursday morning, March 7th, 2024, led by His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, at the papal residence in St. Bishoy Monastery, Wadi El-Natrun, where 110 members of Metropolitans and Bishops attended. The Holy Synod decided to recognize the Monastery of St. Paul Coptic Orthodox Abbey in Murrieta California, under the auspices of His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion. الخميس ٧ مارس ٢٠٢٤م.. ٢٨ أمشير ١٧٤٠ش. – …
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion and His Grace Bishop Abraham Celebrates the Divine Liturgy at St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church!
On the 4th Sunday of the blessed Month of Amshir, March 3, 2024, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham Celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church in Los Angeles, California. Participated in the Divine Liturgy were Presbyters: Fr. Samuel El-Baramousy, Fr. Rewies Antoun, and Deacon: Severus Mikhail. We pray that God pours down His heavenly comfort upon the hearts of Father Raphael’s family members and all his beloved.
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Celebrates the Divine Liturgy at St. George and St. Bishoy Coptic Orthodox Church!
On the 23rd day of the blessed month of Amshir, Saturday, March 2, 2024, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St. George and St. Bishoy Coptic Orthodox Church in Visalia, California. Participated in the Divine Liturgy were Hegumen: Fr. Joseph St. Antony and Presbyters: Fr. Youhanna Farid, Fr. Philemon Nashed, and Deacon: Bishoy Kyrillos. May God bless every work for the glory of His holy name.
Diocese Bids Farewell to Hegumen Father Raphael Hanna!
On Friday, March 1, 2024, the Diocese community gathered under the leadership of our father in Christ, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos, to bid farewell to the beloved father, Hegumen Raphael Hanna, who departed into eternal rest on Saturday, February 24, 2024 at the age of 67. The funeral service was preceded by the celebration of the Divine Liturgy by Our Father His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion – …
AXIOS! AXIOS! AXIOS! Abba Serapion the Metropolitan!
Today marks the 8th year anniversary of His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion to the rank of Metropolitan. On Sunday, February 28, 2016, His Holiness Pope Tawadros II elevated Bishop Serapion to the episcopal dignity of Metropolitan. May the Lord keep the life our honoured father the patriarch Pope Abba Tawadros II and his partner in the holy apostolic ministry our honoured father the Meteropltain Abba Serapion. May the Lord keep the fatherhood of His Eminence for – …
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos celebrates the Divine Liturgy at St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church!
On the 3rd Sunday of the blessed Month of Amshir, February 25, 2024, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church in Los Angeles, California. Participated in the Divine Liturgy were Hegumen: Fr. Michael Gabriel, Presbyters: Fr. Samuel El-Baramousy, Fr. Rewies Antoun, and Deacon: Severus Mikhail. We pray that God pours down His heavenly comfort upon the hearts – …
The Arrangements for the Prayers of our Blessed Hegumen Father Raphael Hanna
“There is no death for your servants but a departure.” 1- Monday, February 26, 2024, at 1:00 pm The Third Day Prayer followed by The family receiving condolences. 2- Thursday, February 29, 2024, at 7:00 pm Vespers and Midnight Praises with the presence and viewing of the Very Reverend Hegumen Father Raphael Hanna. 3- Friday, March 1st, 2024, The Divine Liturgy will be From 6:30 am – 9:30 am. The Funeral prayer will be at – …
The Departure of the Very Reverend Hegumen Father Raphael Hanna
Departure of the Very Reverend Hegumen Father Raphael Hanna “So it was, as soon as the days of his service were completed, that he departed to his own house” (Lk 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, the beloved of Christ, bid farewell, with hope in the Resurrection, to the beloved – …
Joint North American Theological Consultation!
The annual North American clergy conference is being held at St. Stephen Christian Retreat & Conference Center from February 19-22, 2024. May God bless every work for the glory of His holy name.
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Celebrates the Divine Liturgy at St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church!
On the 2nd Sunday of the blessed Month of Amshir, February 18, 2024, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church in Los Angeles, California. Participated in the Divine Liturgy were Presbyters: Fr. Samuel El-Baramousy, Fr. Rewies Antoun, and Deacon: Severus Mikhail. May God bless every work for the glory of his holy name.