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
U.S. Congressman Joseph R. Pitts (R) Address Congress on Plight of Copts in Egypt
In the video below, U.S. Congressman Joseph R. Pitts (R-PA) addresses an open session of Congress on the plight of Egypt’s Christians.
"The Great Lent" Publication Available for Ordering
The diocese joyfully announces the availability of its publication, The Great Lent, part of the popular Treasures of the Fathers series. The Great Lent is Volume II of the series, and it offers readers a rich treasure of patristic writings from St. Athanasius, St. Cyril of Alexandria, St. John Chrysostom, St. Gregory Nazianzen, the Scholar Origen, and many others. Also included in this volume is a series of three articles containing an introduction to the spirituality of – …
Highlights of the March 3, 2011 Clergy Meeting
On Thursday, March 3, 2011, His Grace Bishop Serapion presided over the monthly clergy meeting with the reverend hegumens, presbyters, and archdeacons of the Diocese at St. Mark Church in Los Angeles.The day began with the celebration of the Divine Liturgy of St. Cyril from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. followed by a lunch on the church rooftop. His Grace then addressed the clergy concerning the situation in Egypt and pastoral care issues within the – …
Day of Prayer and Commemoration: A New Vision for Egypt
LOS ANGELES – As post-Mubarak Egypt stands at a crossroads, Coptic Orthodox bishop His Grace Bishop Serapion is certain his hopes and vision for the new Egypt are shared not only by his homeland’s Christians, but lovers of freedom and human rights everywhere.“While we have a deep concern about the direction of the country, we still have strong hope and great dreams,” HG Bishop Serapion said Sunday afternoon at the Los Angeles Convention Center in – …
Digital Program and Schedule for Day of Prayer and Commemoration of Martyrs
On Sunday, February 27, 2011, His Grace Bishop Serapion and thousands of Copts from the Diocese and abroad will participate in an ecumenical Day of Prayer and Commemoration of the Martyrs of the 21st Century at the Los Angeles Convention Center from 3:00 to 5:00p.m.As part of our preparation for this historic events, please download the attached PDF Program and Prayer Book and PDF schedule for the event. Printed copies will be available at the event – …
Coptic Christian Immigrant in NYC Fears for Future of Family Back in Egypt
A childhood of persecution in Egypt shaped one Coptic Christian’s adult life in the United States, as he looks for ways to save relatives from Muslim fundamentalism back home.
Statement of His Holiness Pope Shenouda III on the Egyptian Revolution
On 15 February 2011 Pope Shenouda met with a small committee of the Holy Synod that released the following statement: The Coptic Church praises Egypt’s honest youth, the Youth of 25 January who led Egypt in a resilient white revolution and sacrificed precious blood, the blood of the nation’s martyrs who were hailed by Egypt’s leadership, army and people. We too offer condolences to their parents and members of their families. The Coptic Church praises – …
U.S. Senate Passes Resolution Condemning New Year's Attack at al-Qideseen Coptic Church
In response to the tragic terrorist attack against Coptic Orthodox Christians at al-Qideseen Church in Alexandria during New Year’s Eve prayers, the United States Senate has passed Senate Resolution 22. According to its sponsor, Senator Robert Menendez (D-New Jersey), the resolution “condemns the New Year’s Day attack; calls on Mubarak to identify, locate, and prosecute – to the fullest extent of the law – the criminals responsible for this horrific attack; and urges the Egyptian – …
Three-Day Period of Fasting and Prayer for Egypt
In response to the tragic events in our homeland of Egypt, the Coptic Orthodox bishops of North America have declared January 31-February 2, 2011 as a period of fasting and prayer.During these three days, we are to observe strict abstinence as any Wednesday or Friday. In addition, many churches will offer the celebration of the Divine Liturgy every day during this period to pray for peace and safety in Egypt and for all of our Egyptian – …
Coptic Christian Health Professionals CCHP Banquet Dinner 2011
You Are Cordially Invited to a Banquet Dinner with Coptic Christian Health Professionals Join in Celebrating the Blessings of the Service and the 11th Mission to Egypt Special Guest Speaker: HG Bishop SerapionCCHP Banquet Dinner Promises to Be a Unique Opportunity to Network with Fellow Health Professionals in Response to the Needs of the ServiceSunday, February 13th, 2011, 4:00 pmSaint John Coptic Orthodox Church21329 Cienega Ave, Covina, CARSVP to Rania Habashiby January 31st via 818.314.3162 or rania_habashi@yahoo.comSuggested donation per person is $50.Please make check – …
Candlelight Vigil on 1/11/11 – "We are One"
On January 11, 2011, parishioners from the Diocese of Los Angeles will participate in a candlelight vigil outside the Los Angeles Federal Building at 17000 Wilshire Boulevard in West Los Angeles from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m.From the flyer:This peaceful demonstration is in response to the violence that has occurred against our brothers and sisters in Egypt. Please take time to come and show strength in numbers by demonstrating how Christians react to acts of violence – …