Register for the 2012 Mahragan Al Keraza and YSC Competitions
Registrations for Keraza competition and Youth Spiritual Competition are now open. Please register your teams at http://www.ysc-keraza.org. Early registration for Keraza competition is encouraged to receive your church hymns appointment. Please be reminded that the maximum per team allowed is 12 people. Registration Deadline for the Mahragan Al Keraza is July 29th Registration Deadline for the Youth Spiritual Competition is August 1st. Once registration is closed, late registration will not be allowed.
Diocese Bids Farewell to Fr. Angelos Youssef
On Saturday, July 7, His Grace Bishop Serapion, the Diocese clergy, and the community bid farewell to the late Father Angelos Youssef of blessed memory, who departed into the heavenly habitations on Saturday, June 30 after many years of faithful service. The day began with the celebration of the Divine Liturgy by His Grace surrounded by many diocesan clergy and deacons. Afterwards, His Grace presided over the funeral service, which was attended by substantially all – …
Father Angelos Youssef Rested in the Lord
With a firm hope in the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ, we announce the departure of the blessed servant, our beloved Hegumen Father Angelos Youssef, who reposed in the Lord earlier this morning. The family will be receiving condolences tomorrow (Sunday July 1st) from 6 to 8 pm at Holy Virgin Mary Church in LA. The funeral will be celebrated next Saturday (July 7th) at 11 am also at Holy Virgin Mary Church, preceded – …
New Address for St. Mary Magdalene Church in Palm Desert, CA
The parish of St. Mary Magdalene Church in Palm Desert, which serves the easternmost communities of the Diocese, announces it has moved to a new location. For updated address and contact info, please visit the parish page.
Mission Trip to Fiji (July 9-23, 2012)
During our two week stay at Fiji we will be preaching, assisting at the orphanage, visiting homes, offering medical volunteer, teaching during Sunday school services, and other church activities. We provide a daily devotional structure that allows each team member to participate, as well as a time for corporate quite time, prayer and reflection on all that God is doing daily. Christ is at the centre of all we do; and we believe that individuals are – …
Mission Trip to Hawai'i 2012
The Diocese joyfully announces its annual Mission Trip to Hawai’i from August 19-30, 2012 under the auspices of His Grace Bishop Serapion. Previous participants outlined what they did in this trip: We serve homeless families on O’ahu in many ways. We involve ourselves in programs such as a parent-child participatory preschool for at-risk families near coastal beach parks and homeless families living at beach parks. Families also receive canned and dried goods as well as – …
The Reflections of Fr. Alexander Schmemann on Meeting His Holiness Pope Shenouda III of Blessed Memory
Saturday, February 11, 1978 Immersion yesterday and today in a totally unknown (to me) world of Coptic Christianity. Right away I must express my main impression: it is edifying and it is alive. I remember my trip to the Middle East in 1971 and my impression of something outlived, nominal, dying, chained to the past—the existence of a non-existent world. Lifeless Hierarchs. Fear. Lies. Corruption. And then, last year in Los Angeles, I met His Holiness – …
Condolences from Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to the Coptic Orthodox Church on the Death of Pope Shenouda
To the faithful people of the Coptic Church in Egypt and throughout the world, our beloved in the Lord: grace and peace from on high. The world’s heart stopped briefly in mourning as we all learned the sad news that His Holiness Pope Shenouda III fell asleep in the Lord. Yet, we do not mourn without consolation or hope (1 Thess. 4.13). For, Pope Shenouda left behind a legacy for all people and all ages. – …
5th Annual Pan-Orthodox Day of Praise – May 12, 2012
With the grace of God and the blessing of His Grace Bishop Serapion, St. Peter and St. Paul Coptic Orthodox Church will hold the Fifth Annual Orthodox Day of Praise on May 12, 2012. This day is a gathering and a participation of different Orthodox churches with love which is the greatest truth for a praise day. This is a humble effort is to unite our Orthodox congregation using the language of heaven – hymns and praises. In the past years we had the – …
Defying ban, Egyptian Christians visit Jerusalem
After the death of their spiritual leader, more than 2,000 Egyptian Copts have poured into the Holy Land for the Easter holidays, defying a ban he imposed on visiting Jerusalem and other Israeli…
Heartfelt Condolences of the Eritrean Orthodox Diocese of North America
In the passing away of His Holiness Pope Shenouda III, the 117th Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Egypt, the world has lost a most beloved spiritual leader. Pope Shenouda’s influence has been wide and deep throughout his papacy. The Coptic Church has experienced a profound and unparalleled renaissance under his leadership. He was the author of over 100 books, a great theologian, and an indefatigable servant of God. The Eritrean Orthodox Church and its – …
Obituary for Pope Shenouda III
Together with all Egyptians, the Episcopal / Anglican Church of Egypt mourns the loss of Pope Shenouda III, the Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church. Pope Shenouda passed away yesterday (Saturday 17 March) at the age of 89 and 41 years after his enthronement as the 117th Patriarch of Alexandria. Please find attached in the PDF file below an obituary for Pope Shenouda III from the Most Rev. Dr. Mouneer Anis. Obituary for Pope Shenouda – …