His Holiness Pope Shenouda III addresses questions during his Wednesday Spiritual Meeting concerning the recent events in Al Omraniya, Giza, Egypt and an unfortunate and slanderous article in Al Ahraam Newspaper. We continue to pray for the peace of the Church, His Holiness Pope Shenouda III, and all injustice in the world.   H.264 H.264       H.264 H.264  

On Wednesday, November 24, Egyptian police violently clashed with Coptic Christians in the neighborhood of Omraniyya, Giza as a result of a dispute over building permits for a Coptic Orthodox Christian community center which the community seeks to convert into a church. This most recent sectarian violence against Copts has left two students dead, at least 67 injured, and over 150 arrested. In the videos below, His Grace Bishop Theodosius of Giza narrates the details – …

Through the blessings and prayers of our beloved father, His Grace Bishop Serapion, the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Los Angeles joyfully announces its 6th Annual Marital Enrichment Seminar on December 10-11, 2010 at St. Marina Coptic Orthodox Church in Irvine.This retreat is designed specifically for married couples that seek guidance to improve their marriage in the context of the Orthodox Christian faith.The suggested (but not mandatory) donation cost of this seminar is $10.00 per person, – …

The Christ-loving Diocese of Los Angeles, Southern California, and Hawaii under the pastoral care of His Grace Bishop Serapion congratulates her beloved father, the Shepherd of Shepherds, His Holiness Pope Shenouda III, Pope of the Great City of Alexandria and Patriarch of the Ancient See of St. Mark and all lands of emigration, on the 39th Anniversary of his accession to the Apostolic See of St. Mark. We have been blessed by your pastoral care – …

With faith and a firm hope in the resurrection, the Diocese offers condolences for the departure of Father Mina Iskander of St. Pishoy Church in Antioch, Tennessee. Although Fr. Mina served in the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of the Southern United States, he received treatment at the UCLA Medical Center for the past two months. Many of the clergy and congregation of the diocese saw Fr. Mina and received his blessing before his departure.The funeral service – …

The Diocese is pleased to announce the Pre-Marital Retreat for couples on the path towards marriage. The retreats will cover important aspects regarding the Engagement Period as well as Marital Relationships. The Reverend Father Gawargious Kolta will address a broad range of topics and issues related to the Mystery of Marriage and the engagement period. This year’s retreat will be held at the Coptic Village from Friday, December 3 to Sunday, December 5. Registration costs – …

The Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Los Angeles announces the 10th Annual Toy Drive benefitting the Toys for Tots foundation.  This year the Diocese Toy Drive will run from October 31st  through December 19th.  The Diocese Toy Drive is a great way to bring a smile to a young child this Christmas.  Your charitable donation of NEW unwrapped toys will help bring a smile to a needy child and spread the spirit of giving this Nativity. “So let each one give as he purposes – …

On Saturday, October 2, 2010, the servants of the Diocese participated in the Second Annual Diocese Servants’ Meeting under the auspices of our beloved bishop, His Grace Bishop Serapion, and our honored guest speaker, His Grace Bishop Thomas of El Quosia.The day commenced with the celebration of the Divine Liturgy with Their Graces and several diocese clergy. After brunch, the servants were blessed to hear a spiritual word from Bishop Thomas on the importance of – …

On Tuesday, September 28, 2010, His Grace Bishop Serapion and members of the diocese clergy participated in the Annual Joint Oriental Orthodox Liturgy and Meeting in Los Angeles. This year, the gathering was hosted St. Ephraim Syrian Orthodox Church with His Eminence Metropolitan Mor Clemis Eugene Kaplan of the Syrian Orthodox Archdiocese of the West, His Eminence Archbishop Moushegh Mardirosian of the Armenian Orthodox Western Diocese presiding. In addition, clergy from the Coptic, Syrian, and – …

Over the past few months, several parishes and servants from around the diocese have worked diligently to bring the richness of the Coptic Orthodox Church to the devices and gadgets people use every day, such as iPhones and iPads. Here are some updates concerning what’s new and updated in technology from around the diocese.1. iAlhan App ReleasedA wonderful new application called iAlhan was released through St. Mercurious and St. Abraam Coptic Church in Torrance. This – …

In the summer months of 2010, the land of Russia was afflicted by an extraordinary number of wildfires, their number surpassed only by their intensity. More than one-hundred villages were destroyed by the fires, at least 50 people died, and thousands were left homeless.Out of a sense of love for, and solidarity with, the Russian people, and after a global appeal by His Holiness Patriarch Kirill, the Diocese of Los Angeles, Southern California, and Hawaii made – …

On Saturday, August 28, many children from almost every parish in the Diocese participated in the Mahragan Al Keraza Spiritual Competition for children in grades 1-5. The competition took place at St. Mary and St. Athanasius Church in Northridge, California under the auspices of His Holiness Pope Shenouda III and our beloved father, His Grace Bishop Serapion. Attending the event with His Grace were several priests, clergy, and servants from the various parishes of the – …