Bishop Serapion Joins H.H. Pope Tawadros in Vatican to Meet H.H. Pope Francis
On Wednesday, May 8, His Grace Bishop Serapion traveled to the Vatican to join a delegation of Coptic Orthodox bishops accompanying His Holiness Pope Tawadros II in an historic visit to meet His Holiness Pope Francis of the Roman Catholic Church. Pope Tawadros’ visit marks the first official visit by the Pope of Alexandria to the Pope of Rome in over 40 years, since Pope Shenouda III of thrice-blessed memory met with Pope Paul VI – …
Marital Enrichment Seminar 2013
Saturday June 22, 2013 – Saturday June 22, 2013 3803 W. Mission Blvd. Map and Directions | Register Description: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. Please Note: The original – …
Statement of the Holy Clergy Synod in Response to the Recent Violence against Copts
On Thursday, April 8, 2013, under the auspices of His Grace Bishop Serapion, the Diocese Holy Clergy Synod gathered to explicitly condemn the recent violence against Copts in Egypt that led to the martyrdom of at least five innocent Coptic Christians. Read the statement: Immediate Release – Khosos & Abbasaya
Axios! The Ordination of Fr. Michael Fanous
With great joy, the Diocese announces the blessed ordination of Father Michael Fanous, a new priest to serve at St. Mary Magdalene Church in Palm Springs, on Sunday, March 3, 2013. The new presbyter was ordained through the laying of hands by His Grace Bishop Serapion and His Grace Bishop Youssef of the Diocese of the Southern United States. Their Graces also consecrated the Holy Altar of the church and baptized Father Michael’s newborn son – …
Holy Pascha Week Retreat in Hawai’i
This year, spend Holy Pascha Week in an individual retreat at St. Mark’s Church in Honolulu. From the Lazarus Saturday until the Feast of Resurrection (April 27-May 5) participants will benefit from attending all of the blessed church services of the week, and supplemented by guided meditations, quiet time, and review of hymns. Saint Mark Coptic Orthodox Church – Honolulu, Hawaii The cost for room, board and transportation is only $300 (not including airfare), due – …
Invitation to First Annual Commemoration of the Departure of Pope Shenouda III
The Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Los Angeles, under the auspices of His Grace Bishop Serapion, cordially invites all clergy and people of the Diocese to a special commemoration service in remembrance of the first anniversary of the departure of our beloved father, the Thrice-Blessed Pope Shenouda III of blessed memory. The service will be held at St. John Church in Covina on Sunday, March 17 2013 at 3:00 p.m. and will be attended, God willing, – …
Axios! The Ordination of Fr. George Aziz
On Sunday, February 10, 2013, Fr. George Aziz was ordained as a general priest for the Diocese by His Grace Bishop Serapion and His Eminence Metropolitan Hedra of Aswan at St. Mina Church in Riverside. The blessed day began with the consecration of the main Altar of the church, which was recently completed. In the prayer of consecration, our fathers the bishops invoked the Holy Spirit to bless the Altar and set it apart for – …
Axios! Ordination of Two Deacons for the Diocese
On Thursday, February 7, 2013, His Grace Bishop Serapion, accompanied by His Eminence Metropolitan Hedra, ordained two deacons for the Diocese at St. Verena and the Three Holy Youth Church in Orange, CA during the monthly clergy meeting. The newly ordained deacons take up their service at the Holy Altar. The two deacons, Raouf Moussa and Nader Moussa Yuwakim, were given the names Deacon Thomas and Deacon Antonious, respectively, and will continue their service at – …
Several Diocesan Parishes to be Consecrated
Glory to God! The Diocese joyfully announces the upcoming consecrations of Holy Altars in several diocesan churches by our beloved fathers, His Grace Bishop Serapion and His Eminence Metropolitan Hedra of Aswan. The Thrice-Blessed Pope Shenouda III consecrating one of many Altars during his papacy. The consecrations will be according to the following schedule: Sunday, February 3 Consecration of the Holy Altar at St. Justina Coptic Orthodox Church 8768 Helms Ave. Rancho Cucamonga, CA Sunday, – …
Bishop Serapion Appointed Abbot of Saint Antony Monastery in Yermo, CA
With great joy, the Diocese announces the appointment of our beloved father, His Grace Bishop Serapion, as the Abbot of Saint Antony Monastery in Yermo, California. The appointment was made by His Holiness Pope Tawadros II on December 27, 2012 via Papal Decree No. 4/1, which reads in full: Saint Anthony Monastery in California will be under the authority of His Grace Bishop Serapion, Bishop of Los Angeles in the United Stated with the continuation of – …
Papal Message Concerning Voting in the Egyptian Constitution Referendum
It is the right of every citizen to participate in an election or voting process taking place now or at any time in our beloved country Egypt. I encourage all eligible Egyptians to participate in this Saturday’s election on December 15, 2012. This opportunity is here for everyone to express their opinion freely and responsibly without interference from others. We are praying unceasingly for the peace of our country, Egypt. May God grant wisdom to – …
Mission Trip to Ethiopia for College Youth and Young Professionals
With great joy, we announce this year’s annual youth service trip to Ethiopia for all college youth and young professionals from June 17 to July 1, 2013. Our mission is to serve our brothers and sisters in Ethiopia by providing them with basic medical, social services and to learn more about our sister church, the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. Some of the activities will include: Services – Orphanages and poor home visitation Senior home and social activities – …