AXIOS! Ordination of a New Priest
On the 2nd Sunday of the blessed month of Paone, Paone 14, 1742 AM, year of the Martyrs, June 21, 2026 AD, After the prayer of Reconciliation, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion laid hands on and ordained the blessed Deacon Fr. Anthony Zaki as a priest in the Christ Loving Diocese of Los Angeles to serve at St. Basil American Coptic Orthodox Church in San Diego, Southern California. He was given the name Fr. Anthony Zaki. His – …
AXIOS! The Ordination of Deacon Anthony Zaki
On the 13th day of the blessed Coptic month of Baounah, 1742 AM, of the Martyrs, Saturday, June 20, 2026 AD, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion laid his hands on and ordained the blessed servant Anthony Zaki as Deacon Anthony Zaki, for the Christ-loving Diocese of Los Angeles to serve at St. Basil American Coptic Orthodox Church in San Diego, Southern California, prior to his priestly ordination on Sunday June 21, 2026. His Grace Bishop Abraham – …
The 4th Anniversary of the Heavenly Departure of the Very Reverend Hegumen Father John Mikhail
On the 12th day of the blessed Coptic month of Baounah, 1742 AM, of the Martyrs, Friday, June 19, 2026 AD, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Kyrillos celebrated the Divine Liturgy and the 4th year heavenly commemoration of the departure of Hegumen Father John Mikhail at St. Justina Coptic Orthodox Church in Rancho Cucamonga, Southern California. We pray that God pours down His heavenly comfort upon the hearts of Father John Mikhail’s – …
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Celebrates the Divine Liturgy at Christ The Good Shepherd American Coptic Orthodox Church
On the 1st Sunday of the blessed month of Paone, Paone 7, 1742 AM, year of the Martyrs, June 14, 2026 AD, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion celebrated the Divine Liturgy at Christ The Good Shepherd American Coptic Orthodox Church in Long Beach, Southern California. During the Divine Liturgy, His Eminence consecrated altar vessels and ordained two to the rank of Chanter. May God bless every work for the glory of His holy name.
Inaugural Divine Liturgy at St. Moses American Coptic Orthodox Church
On the 6th day of the blessed Coptic month of Baounah 6, 1742 A.M. Year of the Martyrs), Saturday, June 13, 2026 A.D., His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion celebrated the inaugural Divine Liturgy at St. Moses American Coptic Orthodox Church in Santa Clarita. As with other ‘American Coptic Orthodox’ parishes in the Diocese, this parish was established to serve the new generations of Coptic Orthodox faithful who were raised in Western society as well as to – …
AXIOS! AXIOS! AXIOS! Abba Abraham the BishopAXIOS! AXIOS! AXIOS! Abba Kyrillos the Bishop
The 10th Year Anniversary of the Ordination of Their Graces, His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos as Auxiliary Bishops.On June 12, 2016, His Holiness Pope the Tawadros II ordained Their Graces, His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos as Auxiliary Bishops to serve in the Diocese of Los Angeles under the auspices of His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion at the Cathedral of the Holy Virgin Mary in Zeitoun, Cairo. May the – …
We thank God after years of laborious study and research, Fr Arsany St Paul successfully defended his doctoral thesis “The Coptic Eucharist in Practice” at the University of Notre Dame on June 11, 2026. HE Metropolitan Serapion and many bishops and clergy were in attendance. May God continue to bless his service and study for the glory of His Holy Name. May God bless every work for the glory of His holy name.
With the blessing of God, from June 7-10, 2026 the University of Notre Dame hosted the Coptic Orthodox Bishops of North America for a theological seminar about “St Athanasius and the Work of Salvation.” Fr. Khaled Anatolius, Chair the Department of Theology, delivered a series of lectures. Fr. Bob Dowd, the President of the University, welcomed the bishops to campus. The bishops concluded with the celebration of the Divine Liturgy on Wednesday, June 10.
AXIOS! AXIOS! AXIOS! Abba Serapion The Metropolitan
The 41st Anniversary of the Ordination of His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion as a General Bishop. On June 2, 1985, His Holiness Pope Shenouda III of blessed memory ordained His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion as a General Bishop for the Bishopric of Public, Ecumenical, and Social Services. May God preserve the fatherhood and life of His Eminence for many years and peaceful times, as he continues to shepherd his flock in purity, righteousness, and faithfulness.
AXIOS! The Ordination of Deacon Basil Habashi
On the Feast of Pentecost, the 23rd day of the blessed Coptic month of Bashans, 1742 A.M. (Year of the Martyrs), Sunday, May 31, 2026 A.D., His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion laid hands upon and ordained the blessed servant Michael Habashi to the rank of Full Deacon under the name Deacon Basil Habashi, for the Christ-loving Diocese of Los Angeles, to serve at St. Mary & St. Verena Coptic Orthodox Church in Yorba Linda, California. His – …
رسالة بخصوص الراهب القس صموئيل البراموسي
رسالة بخصوص الراهب القس صموئيل البراموسي – May 31 2026 – 7-20 AM.pdfDownload
Spiritual Day for the Daughters of St. Katherine Women’s Ministry at Catalina Island
On the 22nd day of the blessed Coptic month of Bashans, 1742 A.M. Year of the Martyrs), Saturday, May 30, 2026 A.D., His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion blessed the Spiritual Day for the Daughters of St. Katherine Women’s Ministry at Catalina Island, Southern California.The day began with the celebration of the Divine Liturgy, followed by an agape meal and a spiritual talk delivered by His Eminence.May God bless every work for the glory of His holy – …