News & Updates
Festal Message for the Feast of the Nativity December 2021/January 2022
Christ is Born, let us glorify Him Christ from heaven, let us go out to meet Him My Beloved, the Blessed Children of the Holy Church, It is with great joy that I wish you a blessed Feast of the Nativity of our Lord, God, and Savior Jesus Christ, as well as a blessed New […]
Statement Concerning the Burning of St George Coptic Orthodox Church in Surrey British Columbia, Canada
“On that day I will raise up the tabernacle of David, which has fallen down, and repair its damages; I will raise up its ruins, and rebuild it as in the days of old” (Amos 9:11) July 20, 2021 The Coptic Orthodox Metropolitan and Bishops of North America are deeply saddened to hear of the […]
Bi-Annual Meeting of the Coptic Orthodox Bishops of North America
By the grace of God, the bi-annual meeting of the Bishops of North America was held with the presence of the honored fathers: ❖ H.E. Metropolitan Serapion, Metropolitan of Los Angeles, Southern California, and Hawaii ❖ H.G. Bishop Youssef, Bishop of the Southern USA ❖ H.G. Bishop Suriel, Bishop in the Diocese of Los Angeles […]
Paschal Message for the Feast of the Resurrection 2021
“Why do you seek the living among the dead?” (Lk 24:5) My Beloved, the Blessed Children of the Holy Church, Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen! It is my pleasure to wish you a blessed Feast of the Holy Resurrection, hoping that you are surrounded by peace and kept safe through the power of […]
Coptic Orthodox Bishops of North America Congratulate President Biden
On the occasion of the inauguration of President Joseph Biden, the Coptic Orthodox Bishops of North America sent a letter with greetings and their heartfelt expression for the new President’s success with God’s grace. In particular, the bishops expressed their desire that the nation would be united and peaceful under President Biden’s administration. Read the […]
Clergy Meeting with His Holiness Pope Tawadros II
The Clergy of the Diocese of Los Angeles, Southern California, and Hawaii were blessed to have a meeting and audience with His Holiness Pope Tawadros II on Tuesday, December 29, 2020 via Zoom. Participating in this blessed meeting were His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, Their Graces Bishop Suriel, Bishop Abraham, and Bishop Kyrillos, as well as […]
Festal Message for the Glorious Feast of the Nativity 2020/2021
“That the excellence of the power may be of God and not of us” (2 Co 4:7) My Beloved, the Blessed Children of the Holy Church, Today, as we receive the Babe of Bethlehem, our Lord, God, and Savior Jesus Christ, our hearts are full of gladness. Therefore, let us rejoice and praise Him with […]
Message of Greeting for Independence Day – July 4, 2020
To the Blessed Clergy and Congregations of the Diocese of Los Angeles, Southern California, and Hawaii, Greetings in the Lord! As we commemorate Independence Day, we reflect on the blessings of liberty and opportunity we have received in the United States of America. On this day, we offer our thanksgiving to God as well as […]
In Celebration of Juneteenth
Today, we the Coptic Orthodox faithful celebrate the 155th observance of Juneteenth and lift our voices to emphatically condemn all racism, racial superiority, racial insensitivity, aggression and anti-Black violence. Juneteenth is the oldest known commemoration of the announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas on June 19, 1865 by General Gordon Granger, almost two […]
Statements on the Recent Events at Deir El-Sultan Monastery in Jerusalem
In the aftermath of the recent events affecting the Coptic Orthodox Monastery known as Deir El-Sultan in Jerusalem, His Eminence Metropolitan Antonious of the Holy See of Jerusalem has issued a statement outlining a history of the recent events and injustice at this site: The Coptic Orthodox Bishops of North America also issued a statement […]
Announcement Concerning Fr. Makary Younan’s Visit
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion has issued an announcement to all of the clergy and laity of the Diocese concerning the upcoming visit of Fr. Makary Younan.
A Message from His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion: A Year of Growth and a Bright Future
Dear Friends of ACTS, Greetings in the Lord! As the 2017-2018 academic year comes to a close, and our graduating class prepares for commencement, I reflect on what was accomplished this year with our Lord’s provision. No effort can succeed … The post A Message from His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion: A Year of Growth and […]
Congratulations, ACTS Class of 2018!
Sunday, June 3rd, ACTS celebrated its second graduating class in Claremont, CA. Joined by clergy members from throughout the diocese and blessed by the presence of His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, His Grace Bishop Youssef, His Grace Bishop Abraham and His … The post Congratulations, ACTS Class of 2018! appeared first on St. Athanasius & St. […]
Declaration of the Bishops of North America
We, the bishops of the Coptic Orthodox Church of North America, in our semi-annual meeting in Mississauga, April 23-26, 2018, with His Grace Bishop Suriel of Melbourne and His Grace Bishop Angaelos of London, have observed and studied the phenomenon of the spread of many incorrect doctrines regarding the understanding of the Holy Bible and […]
Ordination of Deacon Timothy Paul
We are proud to announce the ordination of our very own team member, Subdeacon Timothy, as Deacon Timothy Paul, today, February 14th 2018, by His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos at St. Paul … The post Ordination of Deacon Timothy Paul appeared first on St. Athanasius & St. […]
Axios! Ordination of Deacon Timothy Paul
With great joy and much thanksgiving to God, St Paul Abbey announces the ordination of the blessed servant Subdeacon Timothy as Deacon Timothy Paul, on Wednesday , February 14, 2018 by the blessed hands of His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos at the Murrieta location of St. Paul […]
A Prayer for the Victims of the Recent Terrorist Attacks in Egypt
+ We pray for the souls of the innocent martyrs who were killed by terrorists on Friday, December 29, 2017 in an attack on the Church of St. Mena in Helwan, as well as the attack on a store owned by a Coptic Christian man in the same area. May the Lord repose their innocent […]