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.
Attacks on churches leave Egypt's Coptic Christians feeling more persecuted, vulnerable
Locked inside a 6th century church in a desert monastery are some of the jewels of early Christianity — ancient murals in vivid pinks, greens and reds depicting saints, angels and the Virgin Mary with a baby Jesus, hidden for centuries under a blanket of black soot.
Establishment of Three New Parishes in the Diocese
The Diocese joyfully announces the establishment of three new parishes to serve the Coptic communities in the Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego counties. The new parishes are as follows: 1. St. Pope Kyrillos VI Church in Westminster (Orange County) 2. Church of the Holy Resurrection in West Los Angeles (Los Angeles County) 3. Church of the Holy Cross in Oceanside (San Diego County) More details of the new parishes will be made available on – …
Ordination of Four New Presbyters for the Diocese
With great joy, the Diocese announces the ordination of four candidates to the Holy Priesthood in November. On Thursday, November 7, the blessed servant Dr. Anthony Shenouda will be ordained to the Holy Diaconate at the clergy meeting, which is to be held at St. Demiana Coptic Orthodox Church in San Diego. On Sunday, November 10, he will be ordained to the Holy Priesthood at St. Maurice Coptic Orthodox Church by Their Graces, Bishop Serapion – …
Diocese Supports Referendum against AB 1266 (“Bathroom Bill”)
The Diocese, through her parishes, supports the effort to overturn a bill recently passed by the California legislature and signed into law by the Governor. This bill, known as ‘AB 1266’ or the ‘Bathroom Bill,’ opens bathrooms, showers and locker rooms at our public schools to the opposite sex. It creates the right of elementary and secondary school students to use sensitive sex-segregated school facilities such as showers, restrooms and locker rooms based on the student’s perceived – …
GYP Convention Registration RE-OPENED!
Written by admin on September 27, 2013. Posted in Conventions We come with some good news! Due to the overwhelming demand on the wait list, we have been able to temporarily reopen registration. Those of you who were on the wait list have now been accommodated! Registration will be open until Sunday, September 29th or until we reach maximum capacity, whichever comes first. Register HERE. Trackback from your site.
Establishment of the First Church Named after St. Pope Kyrillos VI
With great joy, the Diocese of Los Angeles announces the establishment of a new church in Orange County, and the first church to receive the name ‘St. Pope Kyrillos VI Coptic Orthodox Church.’ The church, which began as an extension of Archangel Michael Church in Santa Ana, meets regularly on Saturdays for the Evening Raising of Incense at 6:30p and Sunday School at 7:15p, and Sundays for the Divine Liturgy at 8:00a. It is presently – …
11th Annual GYP Convention (Tentative) Schedule
Written by admin on September 5, 2013. Posted in Conventions Thursday 7:00 pm: Registration 8:00 pm: Agpeya Prayers 8:30 pm: Activity 9:30 pm: Refreshments 10:00 pm: Orientation & Lecture 1 11:00 pm: Midnight Praises Friday 8:30 am: Divine Liturgy 10:30 am: Breakfast 11:30 am: Lecture 2 12:30pm: Quiet Time 1:00 pm: Group Discussion 2:00 pm: – …
2013 GYP Convention
Fellow Graduates and Young Professionals, Join us this October in the beautiful beach town of Oxnard, California for our 11th Annual Graduates and Young Professionals (GYP) Convention: Orthodoxy Uncensored: Defining Truth; refining tradition This year, we will be navigating the complexities of the often blurred lines between dogma and culture. Find where you stand (and where you should be standing) as we explore together our Church’s core beliefs and the effect and role of various, – …
Christian Churches Together (CCT) Letter in Support of the Copts
The ecumenical Christian organization, Christian Churches Together (CCT), has issued a powerful statement in support of the Copts in wake of the recent unprecedented violence against them in Egypt. The statement reads as follows: Grace and peace be to you, in the name of our Lord and Savior! We write to you as leaders of Christian Churches Together in the USA. During the last three weeks of political unrest in Egypt, we have witnessed with – …
Official Statement of the Church on the Torching of over Fifty Churches
The Coptic Orthodox Church of Egypt is following closely the unfortunate incidences occurring in our nation and confirms its strong stance with the Egyptian law enforcement, the armed forces, and all civil Egyptian institutions in confronting violent armed organizations and dark malicious forces, both internal and external. The attacks on our government entities and peaceful churches are terrorizing our citizens both Coptic and Muslim. These actions stand against all religions, morality, and humanity. We value – …
Words of Comfort from Pope Tawadros
In a recent interview, His Holiness Pope Tawadros II offered the following words of comfort to all Copts around the world who are feeling sadness over the recent systematic attack on over 50 churches, monasteries, and Christian institutions throughout Egypt. Source: CopticWorld Greetings to all. These days in the history of Egypt are indeed difficult. The events taking place are by all measures are very sad, combining terrorism, crime, bloodshed and aggression. Certain people are – …