Archpastoral Visit of His Holiness Pope Tawadros II
The Diocese, under the auspices of His Grace Bishop Serapion, joyfully awaits the safe arrival of our father in Christ, His Holiness Pope Abba Tawadros II, the 118th Pope Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of the Holy Apostle Mark. In order to ensure the safety and organization of all the congregations, the Diocese has arranged for His Holiness to visit different areas of the Diocese for services targeted to different groups. For example, there – …
St. Athanasius and St. Cyril Theological Library Orientation on September 12
The St. Athanasius and St. Cyril Theological Library cordially invites you to its Orientation on September 12 at the Claremont School of Theology, Seely G. Mudd Theater. Among the speakers are His Grace Bishop Serapion and the Very Reverend Professor Archimandrite Irenei (Steenberg), who will speak about ecumenical issues among the Orthodox Church today. For more information, please visit this link.
Bishop Serapion Meets with President of CST
On August 5, His Grace Bishop Serapion met with Dr. Hah-Jin Jeffrey Kuan, the president of Claremont School of Theology along with representatives of CST and ACTS to explore the possibilities of academic relationships between the two schools of theology. As a result a Memorandum of Understanding will be drafted between the two theological schools shortly. Tags: agreement, Bishop, CST, Kuan, MOU, Serapion Categories: Education,News
Notre Dame Comes to ACTS
After a series of meetings, Dr. John C. Cavidini distinguished professor of Theology, Director of the Institute of Church Life, and former chair of the Department of Theology at the University of Notre Dame has graciously agreed to offer courses in Biblical Studies and Theology at St. Athanasius and St. Cyril Theological School. Prof. Cavadini will offer the first course this semester, “Patristic Exegesis” is the equivalent of New Testament II course. Course Description Tags: – …
ACTS Goes to Moscow
On May 18, 2015, Fr. John Paul from ACTS met with the Vice Rector of Ss. Cyril and Methodius Institute for Post-Graduate Studies of the Moscow Patriarchate and other representatives of the Institute to coordinate the efforts between the Coptic and Russian Churches. Among these efforts involves exchange of students and professors, as well as involvement in theological conferences. The school then extended an invitation to their International Patristics Conference on John Cassian next November, – …
ACTS in Rome
On June 2, 2015, representatives of ACTS met with Dr. Philippe Luisier, S.J. of the Pontifical Orientale Institute (PIO) in Rome in efforts to establish future courses and programs for visiting professors and students. The PIO has begun a restructuring which placed Fr. Samir Khalil Samir, Egyptian-born Jesuit, as pro-rector during the transition. Fr. Sunny Thomas Kokkaravalayil was named pro-dean of the canon law faculty and Fr. Edward Farrugia was named pro-dean of Eastern Church – …
St. Gregory American Coptic Orthodox Church Begins Service on August 29
With great joy, the Diocese announces the opening of a new parish, St. Gregory the Theologian American Coptic Orthodox Church, on Saturday, August 29, 2015.This parish has a similar mission to the other “American Coptic Orthodox” parishes in the Diocese, such as St. Paul (Tustin) and Holy Cross (San Diego), in that it offers a primarily English service geared towards second- and third-generation Copts and non-Copts alike.The new parish will begin service at the following – …
2015 Coptic League Players’ Event
This year the league is arranging to host its first player’s event in an effort to have a better method of outreach amongst the youth that participate in the league off the court. When? Sunday, July 12, 2015 6pm-9pmWhere? St. Verena and the Three Holy Youth Church (aka the Coptic Center) at 491 N. Hewes St., Orange, CA 92869What? Pick up games, basketball rounds, food + free Coptic League sweatbandWho? Fr. Cyril Gorgy will be on – …
2015 Diocese College Convention
What does it mean to die daily? How can I be crucified with Christ? The world tells us to live forourselves but God tells us to die to ourselves. Come and join us as we have H.G. BishopAngaelos speak on “I Die Daily”, the joyous struggle of dying daily with Christ.Place: Idyllwild PineDates: September 25-27, 2015Speaker: His Grace Bishop AngaelosFees$135 from June 1–August 2$165 from August 3–September 13 $200 from September 14–SeptemberMore info at http://lacopts:8888-conventions.org/
Bishop Serapion in Houston for the Ordination of a New Priest
On the weekend of Sunday, June 28, His Grace Bishop Serapion traveled to Houston, TX to share in the Divine Liturgy and ordination of a new priest alongside His Grace Bishop Youssef. The new priest, Fr. Metias Shehad, will serve at St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church in Houston.May God grant him the fruit of the Holy Spirit while he grants us many joyful occasions with our blessed fathers, the bishops.
Highlights of the May 2015 Decrees of the Holy Synod
In the week before the Holy Feast of Pentecost, the Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church and its subcommittees convened to discuss various issues facing the Church. A summary of all the decrees may be found at CopticWorld via this link. Some notable highlights: The Resurrection Reenactment In the Rite of the Divine Liturgy for the Glorious Feast of our Lord’s Resurrection, there is a “Resurrection Reenactment” in which the curtain of the Holy – …
Missionary Service Trip to Egypt 2015
The Diocese is sponsoring a missionary service trip to Upper Egypt this year from June 30 to July 14 under the auspices of His Grace Bishop Serapion and the direct supervision of Reverend Father Abraam Megally and Reverend Father Daniel Habib. The primary focus of this trip is service to our brethren in Sohag, Qus, and Naqada, and especially those in hospitals, orphanages, etc. under the guidance of the local hierarchs and clergy. The group – …