New Parish in South Orange County: St. John Chrysostom American Coptic Orthodox Church
Christ is risen! It is with much joy that we formally announce the opening of St. John Chrysostom’s American Coptic Orthodox Church in South Orange County! Through humility and love, we seek to bring people before Jesus Christ, with the steadfast teachings and life of the True Coptic Orthodox Faith. Save the Date! His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, Bishop of Los Angeles and Metropolitan of Southern California and Hawaii of the Coptic Orthodox Church, will pray the inaugural – …
New Rules for the 2016 Mahragan Al Keraza
Christ is risen! Truly He is Risen! This year the Keraza 2016 NEW system for testing is changed, we will implement regional Spiritual & Coptic testing this year, THE WEEK OF July 29,30,31 as follows: We will have 7 regions with 7 proposed test centers (see the proposed structure), so participating churches will have a reasonable driving distance and shorter time at the test centers (our goal is that each church should not spend more – …
Ordination of New Presbyter for the St. Paul Brotherhood
On Saturday, May 7, the blessed servant, Archdeacon Macarius Paul, will be ordained as a presbyter to continue his life of celibate service in the St. Paul Brotherhood. The ordination will take place, God willing, at St. Maurice Church in Pomona with the Divine Liturgy commencing at 9:00 a.m.
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Receives Clergy and Dignitaries for the Feast of the Resurrection 2016
As part of the Diocese’s celebration of the Glorious Feast of the Resurrection 2016, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion received clergy and dignitaries at the diocesan headquarters in Los Angeles on May 1, 2016. Among the esteemed guests were clergy from around the Diocese who came from the various parishes with their families, bearing greetings to His Eminence on this most auspicious occasion. In addition, His Eminence joyfully welcomed Her Excellency, Ambassador Lamia Mekhimar, the Consul – …
Excused Absence Letter for Holy Pascha 2016
As a service to parents and families who would like to spend the holy days of Covenant Thursday and Great Friday together in their respective parishes, the Diocese is offering the following attached Excuse Absence Letter to submit to teachers and schools. Excused Absence Letter – Pascha 2016
His Eminence Speaks at Southern Region Servants’ Meeting
On Sunday, April 10, 2016, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion addressed a group of servants from around the Southern Region of the Diocese (including Orange County, San Diego, and surrounding areas) at their bimonthly meeting. His Eminence’s lecture, “The Spiritual Growth of a Servant”, discussed the dynamic nature of the spiritual life and its goal and direction: perfection in Christ. It also provided practical advice for growth in loving those whom we serve, growth in our – …
2016 GYP Lent Retreat Schedule
Written by admin on April 11, 2016. Posted in Retreats Friday, April 15th 7:00 pm: Registration 8:00 pm: Dinner 9:00 pm: Ice-Breaker 9:30 pm: Introduction & Lecture #1 10:30 pm: Break 11:00 pm: Midnight Praises Saturday, April 16th 7:30 am: Quiet Time #1 8:00 am: Breakfast 9:00 am: Morning Prayers 9:30 am: Ice Breaker 10:00 am: Lecture #2 11:00 am: Quiet Time #2 12:00 pm: Lunch & Free Time 3:30 pm: Lecture #3 4:30 pm: – …
Coptic Congress comes to Claremont
Every four years experts the International Association for Coptic Studies holds a conference in which top scholars throughout the world gather to present their research in Coptic archeology, art, literature, papyrology, monasticism, and other topics. The 11th Congress will be hosted by Claremont from July 25-30, 2016. The short communications will be presented by the following: His Grace Bishop Martyros. The Scriptoria in the Coptic Monasteries and their Role in Enriching the Art of illuminating Coptic Manuscripts From the – …
His Eminence at Holy Annunciation Church for the Feast of the Annunciation
On Thursday, April 7, which corresponds to the Feast of our Lord’s Annunciation in the Coptic Orthodox liturgical calendar, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion celebrated the Divine Liturgy at one of the Diocese’s newest parishes, Holy Annunciation Coptic Orthodox Church in Inglewood. Participating with him were the Reverend Father John Botros of St. George Church (Bellflower), who currently serves this parish, and many of the blessed chanters and laity.
Marital Enrichment: Communication Bootcamp
With great enthusiasm, the Diocese announces a marital enrichment event entitled ‘Communication Bootcamp’ on Sunday, June 26, 2016 at Holy Resurrection Coptic Orthodox Church in Los Angeles. All married couples are invited to attend. Lunch, valet parking, and a children’s program will be provided. Please see the flyer below for complete details. You may register online at http://www.lahrc.org/marriage (early registration until May 9).
Schedule of Divine Liturgies throughout the Great Fast 2016
For those seeking to benefit from this season of fasting, the Diocese is pleased to offer a page dedicated to the schedule of Divine Liturgies in parishes around the Diocese throughout the Great Holy Fast 2016. You may access it below or from the Diocese > Diocese Parishes menu above. Schedule of Divine Liturgies during the Great Holy Fast 2016
Summary of the Recent Elevations and Ordinations
The past month will be remembered as a unique time in the history of the Diocese in light of the various elevations and ordinations that have taken place. For those who missed the news, here is a summary: Elevation of Metropolitan Serapion Axios! The Reception of Metropolitan Serapion (March 8, 2016) New Biography page Announcing the Consecration of Two Auxiliary Bishops Hegumen Father Isaac Boulos and Hegumen Father Dr. John Paul Abdelsayed (March 14) Elevation of Four – …