His Holiness Pope Tawadros II Received His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion
On June 1, 2023, His Holiness Pope Tawadros II received His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion at the Papal Residence in Logos Center at St. Bishoy Monastery, Wadi El Naturn, Egypt. May God preserve the life of His Holiness Pope Tawadros II and his partner in the apostolic service His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion and keep them on their thrones for many years and peaceful times.
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion received the relics of St Katherine of Alexandria from H.H. Pope Tawadros II at the Papal Residence in Cairo
On May 30, 2023 His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion received the relics of St Katherine of Alexandria from H.H. Pope Tawadros II at the Papal Residence in Cairo, after the meeting of the Synodical Subcommittee for the Lands of Immigration. These relics were gifted by Pope Francis in Rome on May 10, 2023 in a special meeting which commemorated the 50th anniversary of the historic meeting between Pope Shenouda III and Pope Paul VI.
Axios! The Ordination of Deacon Wannas Attia
Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen! On the 13th of the blessed month of Pashons, Saturday May 20, 2023, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Suriel and His Grace Bishop Abraham laid hands on and ordained the blessed servant Nashat Attia, as Deacon Wannas, for the Christ loving Diocese of Los Angeles to serve at St. Justina Coptic Orthodox Church. The ordination took place at St. Justina Coptic Orthodox Church in – …
His Holiness Pope Francis Welcomes His Holiness Pope Tawadros II in Historic General Audience
Vatican City, May 16, 2023— In a momentous occasion, His Holiness Pope Francis received His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, the Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of Saint Mark, during the general audience held before thousands of people at the Vatican. This day holds great historical significance for the popes of Alexandria. On May 10, 1959, His Holiness Pope Kyrillos VI was ordained as the 116th Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the – …
St. Athanasius & St. Cyril Coptic Orthodox Theological School Hosts its 7th Commencement Ceremony at Its New Campus for the First Time
Newport Beach, California – St. Athanasius & St. Cyril Coptic Orthodox Theological School (ACTS) held its 7th annual commencement ceremony to honor the graduating class of 2023. The ceremony took place on May 6, 2023 at 12:30pm at its new campus in Newport Beach. H.E. Metropolitan Serapion presided over the official ceremony. The ceremony featured an address from His Grace Bishop Raphael, General Bishop of the Downtown Churches in Cairo, as well as the keynote – …
May 2023 Clergy Meeting at St. Marina Coptic Orthodox Church
Christ is Risen! On May 11, 2023, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Raphael, His Grace Bishop Suriel, and His Grace Bishop Abraham met with the diocesan clergy at St. Marina Coptic Orthodox Church Irvine, California for the regular monthly meeting. The day began with the celebration of the Divine Liturgy followed by an agape meal and the meeting. May God bless every work for the glory of his holy name.
The Reception of the Feast of Resurrection
On Sunday April 16, 2023, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos received His Excellency Ambassador Ahamed Shaheen, Consul General of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Los Angeles and with him His Excellency Counselor Mohamed Taher, Deputy Ambassador and in the presence of members of the General Union of Egyptians Abroad to wish His Eminence and their Graces a Blessed Feast of the Resurrection at the – …
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Celebrates the Feast of the Resurrection at St. Maurice Coptic Orthodox Church
On Saturday evening, April 15, 2023, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos celebrated the Feast of the Resurrection at St. Maurice Coptic Orthodox Church in Pomona, California. Apart from our father His Eminence and Their Graces, all or part of this blessed event was Hegumen Fr. Mina Girgis, Presbytery Fr. Mark Malak, and Archdeacon Karas Milik. Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen!
Paschal Message for the Glorious Feast of the Resurrection 2023
“Christ is Our Passover” My Beloved, the Blessed Children of the Holy Church, Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen! It is my pleasure to wish all of you a joyful Feast of the Holy Resurrection, hoping that you experience the victorious power of the Glorious Resurrection. The Feast of the Resurrection is also called “Pascha,” which literally means “to pass over.” Through the Resurrection, Christ passed over from death to life, and in turn – …
The Divine Liturgy at Archangel Michael & Archangel Gabriel Coptic Orthodox Church in Fresno
On the Sixth Sunday of the Great Fast, April 2nd, 2023, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion celebrated the Divine Liturgy at Archangel Michael & Archangel Gabriel Coptic Orthodox Church in Fresno, California. After the prayer of Reconciliation His Eminence ordained nine of the faithful to the rank of Psaltos (Chanter). Following the Divine Liturgy, His Eminence met with the youth and the congregation of the church for a spiritual talk. In addition, His Eminence visited and – …
ACTS First Hymns Concert
On Sunday, March 26, 2023, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos, attended special concert for the hymns of the Great Fast, Pascha, and Holy Resurrection. This event was hosted by ACTS under the new Department of Hymnology. This department will be the only one of its kind in North America and will be collaborating with the St. Didymos Institute for Cantors in Egypt teaching the various – …