Today, Pope Benedict XVI issued a statement in which he singled out Christians as the most persecuted religious group in the world, saying, “At present, Christians are the religious group which suffers most from persecution on account of its faith.” The statement was made in response to recent violence against Christians in Iraq and throughout […]

As the world follows the unfortunate events affecting Christians in Egypt and experiences the pain and injustice they face because of their faith, the Coptic Orthodox bishops of the United States, including Their Graces Bishop Serapion, Bishop Youssef, Bishop Macarious, Bishop David, and Bishop Michael have called for a Day of Prayer and Solidarity on Tuesday, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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. […]

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 […]

With God’s grace, the youth of the Diocese of Los Angeles participated in the annual Youth Spiritual Competition on Saturday, August 21, 2010. 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 […]

Below, please find some clarification regarding the media project portion of the Mahragan Al Keraza Competition for the 3-5th grade level from the YSC Committee. The Media Project 1.      It is not mandatory (but there is are special awards for it) 2.      Should be in DVD or CD format 3.   […]

It’s time again for the annual Diocese of Los Angeles and Hawaii Graduates and Young Professionals Convention! Graduate students and young professionals from California and the rest of the United States come together to grow in knowledge, spirituality, and fellowship. This year we have some very important speakers coming to discuss with us how to […]

From August 2-4, His Grace Bishop Serapion and the diocese clergy participated in the 2010 North American Coptic Clergy Seminar (NACCS) at St. Mary’s Vineyard in Charlton, Massachusetts. Our beloved father, His Holiness Pope Shenouda III, arrived to the seminar accompanied by 21 metropolitans and bishops in good spirits on Monday and received all of […]

With great joy and enthusiasm, the Diocese announces the availability of its new publication The Strong Saint Abba Moses for online ordering. This book is a compilation of original writings about and sayings from St. Moses the Ethiopian, one of the great desert fathers of Egypt whose story of repentance and asceticism is an inspiration to all […]