His Grace Bishop Serapion Declares One Week Fast for Egypt from 10/17-10/21 [Updated]
In response to the recent tragic events in Egypt, which are only the latest in a series of events targeting Coptic Christians with violence and injustice on account of their faith, His Grace Bishop Serapion has called for all of his children in this Christ-loving Diocese to spend one week of fasting and prayer for the sake of our brothers and sisters in Egypt beginning on Monday, October 17 and ending on Friday, October 21. – …
Statement of the Holy Synod on the Recent Violence against Copts in Egypt
The Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church under the leadership of Pope Shenouda III met with seventy in attendance on Monday October 10, 2011 in the Papal residence in Cairo, Egypt to discuss the events of the prior day in front of Maspiro where at least 24 of our beloved children have been killed and at least 200 have been injured. We ascertain that our Christian faith doesn’t allow us to use violence of – …
US Copts supporting Christians in Egypt
Egyptian Christians living in the U.S. said Monday that they are horrified by violence that has erupted against Copts back home, including a deadly assault on those trying to stage a peaceful protest in Cairo in response to an attack on a church.
Keraza Competition 2011 Ranking
With God’s grace, the elementry school children of the Diocese of Los Angeles as well as few Adults teams participated in the third annual Keraza Competition on Saturday, August 27, 2011. The competition was graciously hosted by the priests and congregation of St. John Church in Covina under the auspices and guidance of our beloved father, His Grace Bishop Serapion. Also in attendance were several diocesan priests. The participants of each church were accompanied by – …
Keraza 2011 Hymns Testing Schedule is Now Available
Keraza 2011 Hymns testing will be conducted on Saturday, August 13, 2011.Three centers will be hosting the testing of multiple teams from multiple churches. Each Team will be video recorded at the center with a test conductor present to administer the test. The video file will be scored at a later date by a team of judges to determine the hymns score of the competition. Elementary school participants will be responsible for all audio files – …
Departure of the Reverend Hegumen Father Antonious Younan Soliman
With a strong faith and hope in the Resurrection, we announce the departure of the beloved Reverend Hegumen Father Antonious Younan Soliman, the priest of St. Mary and St. Athanasius Church in Northridge on Monday, June 20, at the age of 85. Father Antonious had lived a full and blessed life of service, being a priest for 56 years. He was ordained Presbyter by Metropolitan Timothaos on November 21, 1954 for a Church in Mansoura, – …
Day of Prayer for the Suffering of our Brothers and Sisters in Egypt – Sunday, May 15
As we follow the tragic events and suffering of our brothers and sisters, the Coptic Christians, in Egypt, we turn our hearts and minds to prayer, especially prayer for the peace of the One, Holy, Catholic, Apostolic Orthodox Church. For this reason, the diocese will dedicate this Sunday, May 15, 2011 as a Day of Prayer for the safety and strength of our brothers and sisters in Egypt. In addition, those who wish to show their – …
Fifth Annual Patristics Conference – July 8-9, 2011
The Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Los Angeles, Southern California, and Hawaii joyfully invites you to the Fifth Annual Patristics Conference under the auspices of His Grace Bishop Serapion. This year’s conference will focus on the Mystery of Baptism and the image of rebirth in the writings of St. Cyril of Alexandria. The conference will feature presentations by the Reverend Father George Dragas from Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Seminary in Brookline, Massachusetts, and the Reverend Father – …
Register Now for the Diocese Youth Conventions
The Diocese joyfully announces its annual summer conventions for youth in junior high, high school, and college which will take place in Big Bear from the end of July through the beginning of August. All information, including dates and prices, may be found in the attached flyer and at the following links. ___________________________ General Convention Site Link http://lacopts:8888-conventions.org/ Registration Page http://lacopts:8888-conventions.org/index.php?option=com_dtregister&task=category&list1=2&Itemid=53
Diocese Mission Trip to Africa 2011 (August 28–September 12)
The Diocese announces its annual mission trip to Africa from August 28 to September 12, 2011. This trip is tailored towards servants who are college age and older with a desire to spread the light of Orthodoxy through service to the people of Kenya and Tanzania. For more information, please download the attached flyer. Africa Mission Trip Flyer 2011[1].pdf9.9 MB
Service Opportunity for Youth: Hawai'i Mission Trip
Looking for a rewarding way to spend your summer? Consider our annual diocesan mission trip to Hawai’i under the auspices of His Grace Bishop Serapion and the guidance of Fr. Daniel Habib of St. John Church in Covina from June 24-July 4, 2011. Mission To serve the poor and homeless in Hawai’i by showing them the Gospel message of our Lord Jesus Christ through our actions and through our words. Services We serve homeless families – …
Diocese Youth Meeting with His Grace Bishop Angaelos – Friday, March 25
The Diocese is pleased to invite all college youth to a general diocesan youth meeting featuring Their Graces Bishop Serapion and Bishop Angaelos on Friday, March 25 at St. Maurice Coptic Orthodox Church in Pomona starting at 7:00 p.m. You may download the attached flyer or contact Father David Abdelsayed for more details. Freedom Meeting Flyer.pdf1.2 MB