As a central theme in the Church, Thanksgiving is a time to reflect on God’s blessing throughout our lives. Our thanksgiving sentiment this year is best expressed in the words of Protopresbyter Alexander Schmemann, who said these words on his … The post A Season to Give Thanks appeared first on St. Athanasius & St. […]

The servant-leader is servant first… It begins with the natural feeling that one wants to serve, to serve first.” – Robert K. Greenleaf. Servant leadership is a philosophy and set of practices that enriches the lives of individuals, builds … The post Program Highlight: New Servant Leadership Course coming to ACTS in Spring 2017 appeared first on St. Athanasius & […]

On Sunday, October 30, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, accompanied by Their Graces Bishop Abraham and Bishop Kyrillos, laid hands upon and ordained Deacon Andrew Iskander, to the priestly rank of presbyter. God willing, Fr. Andrew will serve initially at both St. Paul Church (Tustin) and St. Basil (San Diego) after his 40-day retreat; both are […]

This is the tentative schedule for this upcoming GYP Convention Weekend. Thursday, October 13 7:00 pm: Registration 8:00 pm: Agpeya Prayers 8:30 pm: Ice-Breaker 9:00 pm: Orientation & Welcoming Remarks 9:30 pm: Lecture 1 10:30 pm: Midnight Praises Friday, October 14 8:30 am: Divine Liturgy 11:00 am: Brunch 12:00 pm: Lecture 2 1:00 pm: Quiet […]

On October 20, His Grace Bishop Rofail, General Bishop serving the churches of Downtown Cairo and Secretary of the Holy Synod, will bless the Diocese with a nine-day visit in which he will speak at several parishes in different areas. His schedule will be as follows: Thursday, Oct. 20 7:30 pm Arabic Youth Meeting at […]

This semester, ACTS is looking forward to some exciting new courses and opportunities. Don’t miss your chance to be a part of our study abroad opportunity in Egypt. From December 11th – 23rd, scholars will be introduced to the historical and archaeological study of the monastic life in Egypt, specifically the monasticism in Wadi El… […]

On Thursday, October 6, at the monthly Clergy Meeting, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, accompanied by Their Graces Bishop Abraham and Bishop Kyrillos, laid hands upon and ordained the blessed servant, Andrew Iskander, to the priestly rank of Deacon. God willing, Deacon Andrew will be ordained as a presbyter on Sunday, October 30 to serve in […]

The dignity of Egypt is expressed by the dignity and honorable reception of Egypt’s President as His Excellence deserves. Many people can be victimized as a result of wrong and incorrect information fed by the media that publish lies and slanders against the true lives of Egyptians, both Copts and Muslims. We know well our […]

The new school year brings in a plethora of exciting developments for ACTS. The school looks forward to a year of firsts: the first graduating class, the first study-abroad program in Egypt and abroad, and the largest student body in the school’s history. ACTS was also blessed to started this new school year hosting the 11th […]

In the course of the Divine Liturgy for the September 2016 Clergy Meeting, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, along with Their Graces Bishop Abraham and Bishop Kyrillos, laid hands upon and ordained the blessed servant, Dr. George Hanna, to the priestly rank of Deacon with the name Giorgios. For many years, Deacon Giorgios faithfully served at […]

Written by admin on August 26, 2016. Posted in Conventions For this weekend only, we are having an early special for registration! Register anytime between today and Sunday, August 28th, 11:59pm for an early special of $199 for a quad, $309 for a double. Regular registration prices will go back to $219 for a quad, […]

Written by admin on August 26, 2016. Posted in Conventions 2016 GYP Convention: Register Today! “Peace Be Still!” Under the auspices of His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, the Graduates and Young Professionals (GYP) committee invites you to the 12th Annual GYP Convention on October 13-16, 2016. This year we are blessed to have His Grace Bishop […]

Today, with a firm hope in the Resurrection, the Diocese learned of the departure of the blessed priest, Hegumen Father Gawargious Morcos, the father of our own Father John Mikhail of St. Justina Church in Rancho Cucamonga, and the brother of His Eminence Metropolitan Hedra. His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion and Their Graces Bishop Abraham and […]

On Sunday, August 21, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion and Their Graces Bishop Abraham and Bishop Kyrillos laid hands on and ordained Deacon Daniel Nashed to the priestly rank of presbyter at Holy Transfiguration American Coptic Orthodox Church in Chino Hills. Although the ordination took place at Holy Transfiguration, the new presbyter, Fr. Daniel, will spend […]

Fall Course Offerings, August 29-Decemeber 21, 2016 COP 3013 Survey of Coptic Literature with Dr. Faten Morris Guirguis (online instruction only) . This course is designed and devoted to an in-depth study of the Coptic experience as captured in … The post Register for Fall Courses Today! appeared first on St. Athanasius & St. Cyril Theological School.

On Sunday, August 7, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church accompanied by Their Graces Bishop Abraham and Bishop Kyrillos. As part of the liturgical celebration, the Reverend Father Raphael Hanna was elevated to the priestly rank of Hegumen after serving at St. Mark’s parish for over 13 years. […]

At the monthly meeting of the Diocese clergy, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, accompanied by Their Graces Bishop Abraham and Bishop Kyrillos, laid hands upon and ordained the blessed servant, Daniel Nashed, to the priestly rank of Deacon at St. Demiana Church in San Diego. God willing, Deacon Daniel will be ordained as a presbyter on […]

On Sunday, July 24, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, accompanied by Their Graces Bishop Abraham and Bishop Kyrillos, celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St. Marina Coptic Orthodox Church in Irvine. The parish community joyfully received the hierarchs in their first visit since the elevation of Metropolitan Serapion and the consecration of the two auxiliary bishops. As part […]

On Saturday, July 16, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion celebrated the inaugural Divine Liturgy at St. John Chrysostom American Coptic Orthodox Church in South Orange County. As with other ‘American Coptic Orthodox’ parishes in the Diocese, this parish was established to serve the new generations of Coptic Orthodox faithful who were raised in Western society as […]

On July 14, 2016, His Eminence Metropolitan, along with the auxiliary bishops, Their Graces Bishop Abraham and Kyrillos, met with the diocesan clergy at Holy Annunciation Coptic Orthodox Church in Inglewood for their regular monthly meeting. The day began with the celebration of the Divine Liturgy followed by an agape meal and a discussion of important administrative […]