Axios! The Ordination of Fr. Augustine Ibrahim
On Sunday August 28, 2022, Father Augustine Ibrahim was ordained as a priest in the Diocese of Los Angeles by His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, along with Their Graces, Bishop Suriel, Bishop Abraham, and Bishop Kyrillos at St. Monica Coptic Orthodox Church in Costa Mesa. The Divine Liturgy commenced with the ordination of the new priest after the Prayer of Reconciliation. The congregation joyfully proclaimed Deacon Andrew worthy of the grace and rank of the priesthood – …
Axios! The Ordination of Deacon Mikhail
On Tuesday, August 9, 2022, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishops Abraham laid hands on and ordained the blessed servant, Moheb Refela, as Deacon Mikhail for the Christ-loving Diocese of Los Angeles to serve at Archangel Michael in Santa Anna. The ordination took place at Holy Virgin Mary and St. Pishoy Coptic Orthodox Church in Los Angels, as it was followed after by the Seniors Day event that was organized by the – …
Axios! The Ordination Fr. Kyrillos Fam
On Sunday July 31, 2022, Fr. Kyrillos Fam was ordained as a priest in the Diocese of Los Angeles by His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, along with Their Graces, Bishop Suriel, Bishop Abraham, and Bishop Kyrillos at St. Pope Kerollos VI Coptic Orthodox Church in Westminster. The Divine Liturgy commenced with the ordination of the new priest after the Prayer of Reconciliation. The congregation joyfully proclaimed Deacon Kyrillos worthy of the grace and rank of the – …
Axios! The Ordination of Fr. Kyrillos Fam
On Sunday July 31, 2022, Fr. Kyrillos Fam was ordained as a priest in the Diocese of Los Angeles by His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, along with Their Graces, Bishop Suriel, Bishop Abraham, and Bishop Kyrillos at St. Pope the Kerollos VI Coptic Orthodox Church in Westminster. The Divine Liturgy commenced with the ordination of the new priest after the Prayer of Reconciliation. The congregation joyfully proclaimed Deacon Kyrillos worthy of the grace and rank of – …
The 40th Day Memorial for Very Reverend Hegumen Father John Mikhail
On Friday July 29, 2022, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, along with His Grace Bishop Abraham, celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St. Justina Coptic Orthodox Church to commemorate the 40th day memorial for Very Reverend Hegumen Father John Mikhail. Participating in the Divine Liturgy were many clergy of the Diocese of Los Angeles along with the family and the congregation of St. Justina. We pray that God pours down HIs heavenly comfort upon the family and – …
Departure of the Very Reverend Hegumen Father Antonious Saint Antony
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, the Metropolitan of Los Angeles, Southern California, Hawaii, and Abbot of the Great Saint Antony Monastery California, and Their Graces Bishop Suriel, Bishop Abraham and Bishop Kyrillos, and the Monks of the Monastery and all the clergy of the Diocese of Los Angeles bid farewell in the hope of the Resurrection to Reverend Father Antonious Saint Antony who fell asleep in the Lord on the morning of Tuesday, July 26, 2022. – …
Departure of the Very Reverend Hegumen Father John Mikhail
“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, Bishop Suriel, Bishop Abraham, and 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 father and faithful servant, the Very Reverend Hegumen Father John Mikhail, – …
Paschal Message for the Glorious Feast of the Resurrection 2022
”He went out conquering and to conquer”(Re 6:2) 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 blessed Feast of the Resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. The Feast of the Resurrection is the feast of victory, because when our Lord Jesus Christ arose from the dead, He was victorious over death, sin, Satan, and the – …
Festal Message for the Feast of the Nativity December 2021/January 2022
Christ is Born, let us glorify Him Christ from heaven, let us go out to meet Him My Beloved, the Blessed Children of the Holy Church, It is with great joy that I wish you a blessed Feast of the Nativity of our Lord, God, and Savior Jesus Christ, as well as a blessed New Year. May our Lord give us the blessings of His Holy Nativity and grant us a joyful, holy, and blessed – …
Statement Concerning the Burning of St George Coptic Orthodox Church in Surrey British Columbia, Canada
“On that day I will raise up the tabernacle of David, which has fallen down, and repair its damages; I will raise up its ruins, and rebuild it as in the days of old” (Amos 9:11) July 20, 2021 The Coptic Orthodox Metropolitan and Bishops of North America are deeply saddened to hear of the burning of St George Coptic Orthodox Church in Surrey BC in Canada early on Monday morning July 19. This parish – …
Bi-Annual Meeting of the Coptic Orthodox Bishops of North America
By the grace of God, the bi-annual meeting of the Bishops of North America was held with the presence of the honored fathers: ❖ H.E. Metropolitan Serapion, Metropolitan of Los Angeles, Southern California, and Hawaii ❖ H.G. Bishop Youssef, Bishop of the Southern USA ❖ H.G. Bishop Suriel, Bishop in the Diocese of Los Angeles ❖ H.G. Bishop David, Bishop of New York and New England ❖ H.G. Bishop Karas, Bishop of Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, – …
Paschal Message for the Feast of the Resurrection 2021
“Why do you seek the living among the dead?” (Lk 24:5) My Beloved, the Blessed Children of the Holy Church, Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen! It is my pleasure to wish you a blessed Feast of the Holy Resurrection, hoping that you are surrounded by peace and kept safe through the power of the glorious Resurrection. We must begin our celebration by giving thanks to our Good and Powerful Lord, Who has granted – …