AXIOS! The Ordination of Deacon Barnaba El-Masry!
On the 22nd of the blessed month of Epep, Saturday July 29, 2023, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham laid hands on and ordained the blessed servant Mr. Safwat El Masry, as Deacon Barnaba El Masry for the Christ loving Diocese of Los Angeles to serve in the Diocese Diakonia Department under His Grace Bishop Abraham. The ordination took place at St. Paul Coptic Orthodox Abbey in Murrieta, California. Apart from – …
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion celebrates the Divine Liturgy at St. Abanoub & St. Anthony Coptic Orthodox Church
On the 3rd Sunday of Epep, July 23, 2023, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St. Abanoub & St. Anthony Coptic Orthodox Church in Norco, California. Apart from our father His Eminence all or part of this blessed event was Hegumen Fr. Michael Gabriel and Presbyter Fr. Mena Fam. May the intercession of St. Abanoub & St. Anthony be with us all.
The 42nd Anniversary of priesthood of the Ordination of His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion.
On Saturday, July 18th, 1981, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion was ordained as a priest at El-Sourian Monastery. May God keep the fatherhood and the life of His Eminence for us for many years and peaceful times shepherding his flock in purity and righteousness.
Celebrating the Divine Liturgy at St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church and the Silver Jubilee of Father Raphel Hanna
On the 2nd Sunday of Epep, July 16, 2023, His Eminences Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Suriel and His Grace Bishop Abraham celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church and the Silver Jubilee of Very Reverend Father Hegumen Raphel Hanna. The dioceses celebrated the 25th year anniversary of priesthood of our Very Reverend Father Hegumen Raphel Hanna at St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church in Los Angeles, California. A word from – …
Diocese Clergy Meeting at St. Peter and St. Paul Coptic Orthodox Church
July 2023 Diocese Clergy Meeting at St. Peter and St. Paul Coptic Orthodox Church On Thursday July 13, 2023, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, accompanied by His Grace Bishop Suriel and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos met with the diocesan clergy at St. Peter and St. Paul Coptic Orthodox Church in Santa Monica, California, for the regular monthly meeting. The day began with the celebration of the Divine Liturgy followed by an agape meal and the meeting. – …
Celebrating the Feast of Apostles at St. Paul Coptic Orthodox Abbey and the Joining of a New Brother to St. Paul Coptic Orthodox Abbey
On Wednesday, The Fifth of Epep, July 12, 2023, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Kyrillos celebrated The Feast of Apostles at St. Paul Coptic Orthodox Abbey. Before The Liturgy of the Waters of the Feast of Apostles His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Kyrillos Blessed the white clothe to the New Brother. The New Brother has received the name of Brother Pavlous Paul. After the Prayer of Reconciliation, – …
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion celebrated the Vespers of the Feast of Apostles at St. Peter and St. Paul Coptic Orthodox Church
On the Eve of Tuesday, July 11, 2023, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion celebrated the Vespers of the Feast of the Apostles at St. Peter and St. Paul Coptic Orthodox Church. Apart from our father His Eminence, all or part of this blessed event was Presbyter Fr. Isaac Androus and Archdeacon Michael Ishak. Blessed Feast of Apostles!
Celebrating the Divine Liturgy at St. Athanasius and St. Cyril Coptic Orthodox Theological School (ACTS)
On The 1st Sunday of Epep, July 9, 2023, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Suriel and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the chapel of the school. His Eminence and Their Graces ordained one of the faithful to the rank of Psaltos (Chanter).Following the Divine Liturgy His Eminence give a lecture on “St. Cyril and the Nestorian Controversy.” May God bless every work for the glory of his – …
The Signing of the MOU between St. Didymos Hymns Institute and St. Athanasius and St. Cyril Coptic Orthodox Theological School (ACTS) at St. Rewies Cathedral in Abbassia, Egypt.
On Tuesday July 4, 2023, His Holiness Pope Tawadros II Coptic Orthodox Patriarch and the President of St. Didymos Hymns Institute accompanied by His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, the Bishop of Los Angeles and Metropolitan of Southern California and Hawaii and the President of the St. Athanasius and St. Cyril Coptic Orthodox Theological School, and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos, the General Bishop at the Diocese of Los Angeles, Southern California, and Hawaii and the Dean of – …
Diocese Clergy Family Retreat 2023
Under the Auspices of His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion and Their Graces H.G. Bishop Suriel, H.G. Bishop Abraham, and H.G. Bishop Kyrillos the Diocese held its annual clergy family retreat for the year of 2023. May God bless every work for the glory of his Holy name.
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Celebrates the Divine Liturgy at Holy Cross Coptic Orthodox Church
On the 3rd Sunday of the blessed month of Paone, June 25, 2023, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion celebrated the Divine Liturgy at Holy Cross Coptic Orthodox Church in Escondido California. His Eminence concentrated holy altar vessels and ordained three of the faithful to the rank Psaltos (Chanter). Apart from our father His Eminence, all or part of this blessed event was Presbyter Fr. George Awad. May God bless every work for the glory of his – …
Annual North American Clergy Conference
The annual North American clergy conference is being held at Holy Theotokos Retreat Center in Charlton, MA. The conference is hosted by His Grace Bishop David, Bishop of New York and New England from June 19-22, 2023. During the conference the covering topics are on spirituality, pastoral care, dogmatic theology and other practical issues. May God bless every work for the glory of his holy name.