Marital Enrichment Seminar: Marriage 911
Through the blessings and prayers of our beloved father, His Grace Bishop Serapion, the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Los Angeles and the Santa Monica Family Education committee joyously presents this annual seminar for married couples to help enrich their marriage and family life by bringing them closer to the Lord, and to each other. This year’s seminar will be held on January 25, 2014 at St. Marina Church in Irvine. Featured speakers will be Fr. – …
Communiqué on Upcoming Egyptian National Referendum
As the national referendum on the new Constitution of Egypt approaches, the Diocese wishes to inform her children of the following. First, every Coptic Orthodox Christian eligible to participate in the referendum should do so. Our Lord Jesus Christ commanded us to “Render therefore to Caesar the things that are Caesar’s, and to God the things that are God’s” (Matt 22:21). Christians should therefore be diligent in their political responsibilities as good citizens. Second, the Diocese – …
First Liturgy at New Missionary Parish in West Los Angeles
Glory to God! The Diocese announces the opening of the new missionary parish, Holy Resurrection American Coptic Orthodox Church, with the celebration of the Divine Liturgy on Sunday, December 8, 2013 from 8:00-10:30 a.m. Like St. Paul Church in Tustin, Holy Resurrection Church is a missionary parish focused on serving non-Egyptians and mixed couples and guiding them in the sweet richness of the Coptic Orthodox faith. The parish is presently located at: [ba-column size=”one-half” last=”0″] – …
Bishop Serapion Speaks about the Meaning of Thanksgiving
The following video is an interview from the online youth channel, YourVoiceTV, in which His Grace Bishop Serapion discusses with Kathy Abraham the meaning of Thanksgiving and how Coptic Orthodox Christians should celebrate this holiday. [ba-youtubeflex videoid=”bhWYXyI_6EA”]
Axios! Ordination of a New Presbyter and Archdeacon
On Sunday, November 24, His Grace Bishop Serapion laid hands on, and ordained, Deacon Raphael Maher as a presbyter to serve at St. Abanoub and St. Antony Church in Norco. Attending the ordination were several diocesan priests, including Fr. Felimon Mahrous, Fr. Mina Girgis, and Fr. Michael Fanous in addition to the fathers of the parish. Father Raphael will travel, God willing, to the Monastery of Abba Pishoy in Wadi El Natroun to complete his – …
Hawaiian Mission for Youth – January 2014
The Hawaiian Mission is pleased to announce that there is an opportunity for 15 college students to attend a mission trip in Honolulu, HI this coming January. The dates of the mission will be January 10-20, 2014. If any youth from your respective congregations is interested in this opportunity they can email mission@lacopts.org for more information or to sign up by December 10, 2013.
Axioi! Ordination of Three New Presbyters
On Sunday, November 10, 2013, Their Graces Bishop Serapion and Bishop Youssef laid hands on, and ordained, three new presbyters at St. Maurice Church in Pomona to serve in this Christ-loving Diocese. Deacon Pimen Shenouda was ordained as Father Pimen Shenouda to begin his service at St. Paul and St. Marina Churches, respectively. Deacon Theophilus Paul and Deacon Antony Paul were ordained as Father Arsani Paul and Father Antony Paul, respectively, as celibate priests for – …
Axioi! Ordination of Deacon Raphael Maher and Deacon Arsanious Wissa
On Saturday, November 9, 2013, His Grace Bishop Serapion laid hands on and ordained the blessed servants, Philip Maher and Farouk Wissa, as Deacon Raphael and Deacon Arsanious, respectively, at St. Abanoub and St. Antony Church in Norco where they will serve. Attending the ordinations were Fr. Michael Gabriel, Fr. Macarius Shehata, Fr. Ishak Boulos, Fr. Mina Girgis, and Fr. Antony Selim. God willing, on Sunday, November 24, Deacon Raphael will be ordained a presbyter – …
Axios! Ordination of Deacon Pimen Shenouda
On Thursday, November 7, 2013, His Grace Bishop Serapion laid hands on and ordained the blessed servant, Anthony Shenouda, as Deacon Pimen (after the great Abba Poemen of the Egyptian desert) for the Christ-loving Diocese of Los Angeles at St. Demiana Church in San Diego. Since the ordination took place during the monthly clergy meeting, it was attended by most of the diocesan clergy as well as family and friends from around the Diocese. The – …
First Pastoral Visit to Holy Cross Church in Oceanside
On Saturday, November 2, His Grace Bishop Serapion celebrated the Divine Liturgy on the occasion of his first pastoral visit to one of the newest parishes of the Diocese, Holy Cross Coptic Orthodox Church in Oceanside, CA. Sharing in the celebration were Father Abraam Megally, who serves the new parish, along with Father Mark Hanna of Archangel Michael Church in Santa Ana and Father Yustus who is visiting the Diocese. Holy Cross Coptic Orthodox Church – …
Memo from the Egyptian Consulate regarding Voter Registration
The Consulate General of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Los Angeles has just issued the attached Arabic memorandum concerning voter registration for Egyptians living outside of Egypt. Our Diocese strongly encourages all eligible voters to register and make their voices heard in the next elections. [prettyfilelist type=”pdf” filesPerPage=”3″]
11th Annual Convention Audio Lectures & Pictures Available Now
Written by admin on October 18, 2013. Posted in Conventions The GYP Committee would like to thank all of those who attended our 11th Annual Convention. For those who couldn’t attend or simply want to relive the convention highlights, pictures and audio will be available at the following locations. Stay tuned for details regarding our Lenten retreat in April… Trackback from your site.