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 – …

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 – …

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 – …

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, – …

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 – …

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.

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 – …

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 – …

The Diocese welcomes you to join the 7th Annual Los Angeles Diocese Graduates & Young Professionals’ Convention! From October 8th-11th, the event will be held at a beautiful resort tucked away in the mountains of Fallbrook. Gracing us with their presence will be His Grace Bishop Serapion and Bishop Angaelos from Stevenage in the United Kingdom. The event will feature lectures, workshops, discussion groups and a panel surrounding the issue of Spiritual Economy. Over the – …

On Saturday, September 26, 2009, the Coptic League of the Diocese of Los Angeles will hold its annual Spiritual Day and Sports Award Ceremony at Holy Virgin Mary and St. Pishoy Coptic Orthodox Church in Los Angeles. His Grace Bishop Serapion will bless the event, which starts with the celebration of the Divine Liturgy at 8:30 a.m. In addition, attendees will receive a free barbecue lunch and t-shirts. For more information, please contact Father James – …

St. Athanasius & St. Cyril Theological Library, along with the St. Paul Brotherhood Press, joyfully announce the immediate availability of a new book in their popular Treasures of the Fathers of the Church series, The Feast of the Cross. From the Preface to the book by His Grace Bishop Serapion: With great joy and enthusiasm, we present to you this book, part of the Treasures of the Fathers of the Church series, on the Feasts of – …

On Saturday, August 29 over 800 youth from the junior high, high school, and college levels participated in the annual Diocese Youth Spiritual Competition. His Grace Bishop Serapion and many of the Diocese clergy attended to encourage the youth and participate as judges, as well. The day began with the celebration of the Divine Liturgy at Holy Virgin Mary Coptic Orthodox Church in Los Angeles with His Grace Bishop Serapion and many Diocese priests. After – …