Diocese Newlywed & Marital Enrichment Retreat – December 4, 2009
Through the blessings and prayers of our beloved father H.G. Bishop Serapion, the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Los Angeles joyously presents its biannual Marital Enrichment Retreat. This retreat is designed specifically for couples who have been married less than seven years. Speakers include Dr. Yousry Armanious and Dr. Nabil N. Soliman. Babysitting will be provided during all lectures. For more information, please see this attached flyer. Newlywed Flier 12-09.pdf354.2 KB
Register Now for the College Winter Retreat
The Diocese joyfully announces its annual College Winter Retreat Monday, December 28 through Wednesday, December 30. From the promotional material: It’s about that time of year again for the 2009 College Winter Retreat. This year’s retreat will cover a topic which is guaranteed to be close to the hearts of all Christians seeking to reach greater depth in their relationship with their Savior. The topic that we will cover is concerning how we can deepen – …
Serve Part-Time as an English Teacher in Upper Egypt
El Quosia is a province of Assiut in Upper Egypt which lies 325 km south of Cairo. It is a poverty-stricken province where employment, clean water, electricity, good education, and health care are scarce. Approximately more than three quarters of the population live with an income that places them at or below the poverty line. (The poverty line represents an income of 200 L.E. per month, roughly $40 U.S. Dollars) Since His Grace Bishop Thomas – …
Diocese Congratulates His Holiness Pope Shenouda III on the 38th Anniversary of his Accession to the See of St. Mark
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 38th Anniversary of his accession to the Apostolic See of St. Mark. We have been blessed by your pastoral care – …
Premarital Couples Retreat – December 13, 2009
The Diocese joyfully announces its annual Pre-Marital Couples Retreat from Friday, December 11 to Sunday, December 13 at the Coptic Village in Big Bear Lake. This retreat is intended for Christian couples seeking enrichment before their marriage and comprised of a series of lectures, discussions, and workshops led by the Hegumen Father Gawargious Kolta. Topics include: The Christian Concept of Marriage The Engagement Period Premarital Questionnaire Eight Important Factors in a Strong Marriage Necessity of – …
Diocese Welcomes His Grace Bishop Youssef to speak about "Egyptian Christians in America"
The Diocese joyfully announces the upcoming visit of His Grace Bishop Youssef, the Coptic Orthodox Bishop of the Southern United States, in which His Grace will present a lecture entitled "Living Between Two Worlds: Egyptian Christians in America" on December 1 at Claremont Graduate University from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. From the university’s promotional material: Culture consists of socially acquired information through beliefs, values, knowledge, ideas, etc. that impact one’s behavior and attitude especially in – …
9th Annual SCOBA/SCOOCH United Nations Prayer Service
On Monday, October 26, 2009, the Standing Conference of Orthodox Bishops in America (SCOBA) and the Standing Conference of Oriental Orthodox Churches (SCOOCH) held their 9th Annual Joint Vespers Prayer service for the United Nations Community. Presiding over the Vespers prayer was the Eastern Orthodox Ecumenical Patriarch His All Holiness Bartholomew, who welcomed assembled Hierarchs (including His Grace Bishop David of the Coptic Orthodox Church), clergy, ambassadors, and dignitaries of the United Nations Diplomatic Corps – …
Diocese Youth Missionary Trip to Hawaii 2010
The Diocese joyfully announces its annual Youth Missionary Trip to Hawaii from June 30 to July 12, 2010 under the guidance of His Grace Bishop Serapion, who will participate in the missionary trip. Participants work among homeless children and their families. All of the Lord’s brethren served in this mission are invited to the parish church in Honolulu for a meal and a lecture about the faith. In addition, participants are enriched by daily liturgies, Bible studies, – …
Diocese Servants Enriched by Their Graces Bishop Serapion and Bishop Youssef
On October 3, 2009, the servants of the Diocese were blessed with a general meeting with Their Graces Bishop Serapion and Bishop Youssef at St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church in Los Angeles. After celebrating the Divine Liturgy and an agape meal, His Grace Bishop Youssef spoke about "The Present Challenges to the Service," which include: The abundance of sin; Distractions; Suffering and blame; and Rituality and spirituality. His Grace thoroughly explained and discussed the meaning – …
Pastoral Message to the Congregation of St. John Church in West Covina
On October 4, 2009, His Grace Bishop Serapion delivered a pastoral message to the congregation of St. John Coptic Orthodox Church in West Covina. The audio message may played using the link below or downloaded here.
Joint Meeting of the Hierarchs and Clergy of the Oriental Orthodox Churches in Southern California
On Thursday, September 24, the hierarchs and clergy of the Coptic Orthodox Church under our beloved father, His Grace Bishop Serapion, the Armenian Apostolic Church of America under His Eminence Archbishop Moushegh Mardirossian, and the Syriac Orthodox Church under His Eminence Archbishop Clemis Eugene Kaplan convened for a joint celebration of the Mystery of the Eucharist followed by a spiritual meeting. The event, which took place at St. Mary and St. Athanasius Coptic Orthodox Church in – …
Al Keraza Spiritual Competition Results
On Saturday, September 19, 2009, elementary school children from around the Diocese participated in the finals of Mahragan Al Keraza Spiritual Competition. The finals were hosted by St. Peter & St. Paul Church in Santa Monica and headed by H.G Bishop Serapion, with the attendance of 16 churches, 9 priests, 350 children and more than 200 servants and parents. This is the first year for our Diocese to participate in this competition which is based in – …