News & Updates
19th Meeting of the Joint International Commission for Theological Dialogue between the Catholic Church and the Oriental Orthodox
Wadi al-Natrun, Egypt, January 31, 2023 – His Grace Bishop Kyrillos, Dean of St. Athanasius and St. Cyril Coptic Theological School (ACTS) and Coptic Orthodox Auxiliary Bishop in the Diocese of Los Angeles, California, USA, co-chaired the nineteenth meeting of the Joint International Commission for Theological Dialogue between the Catholic Church and the Oriental Orthodox Churches […]
Axios! The Ordination of Deacon Elijah
On the 22nd of the blessed month of Tobe, Saturday February 4, 2023, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Suriel and His Grace Bishop Abraham laid hands on and ordained the blessed servant Jack Ghaly, as Deacon Elijah, for the Christ loving Diocese of Los Angeles to serve at St. Mary and […]
Celebrating the Feast of St. Anthony at St. Anthony Coptic Orthodox Monastery
On the 22nd of the blessed month of Tobe, January 30, 2023, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St. Anthony Coptic Orthodox Monastery and ordained Four of the blessed Monks to the rank of Full Deacon. May God bless every work for the glory of his […]
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St. Verena & The Three Holy Youth Coptic Orthodox Church
On the Third Sunday of the blessed month of Tobe, January 29, 2023, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St. Verena & The Three Holy Youth in the City of Orange, California. His Eminence ordained one of the faithful to the rank of Subdeacon, and three Psaltis (Chanter). Apart from our father His […]
St. Athanasius and St. Cyril Coptic Theological School Officially Opens New Cutting-Edge Campus with Grand Opening Ceremony
The new 18,000-square-feet campus features facilities that will enhance student experienceand prepare future students to learn, serve and preach in their parishes and Coptic communities. Newport Beach, January 22, 2023 – St. Athanasius and St. Cyril Coptic TheologicalSchool (ACTS) celebrated the grand opening of its school campus in Newport Beach, inSouthern California. The events comes […]
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Celebrates the Theophany Feast at St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church
On the night of Wednesday, January 18, 2023, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion celebrated the Divine Liturgy of Blessing of the Water of the Theophany followed by Matins and the Divine Liturgy of the Theophany Feast at St. Mark Church in Los Angeles. Apart from our father His Eminence, all or part of this blessed event was […]
Departure of the Very Reverend Hegumen Father Abrahim Aziz Gindi
“So it was, as soon as the days of his service were completed, that he departed to his own house” (Lk 1:23). His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, along with Their Graces, Bishop Suriel, Bishop Abraham, and Bishop Kyrillos, as well as the clergy and congregation of the Diocese of Los Angeles, the beloved of Christ, bid […]
January 2023 Clergy Meeting at St. John Coptic Orthodox Church
On January 12, 2023, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham, and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos, met with the diocesan clergy at St. John Church in West Covina for the regular monthly meeting. The day began with the celebration of the Divine Liturgy followed by an agape meal and the meeting. May […]
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Celebrates the Divine Liturgy at St. Justina Coptic Orthodox Church
On the Fifth Sunday of the blessed month of Koiahk, January 8, 2023, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St. Justina Church in Rancho Cucamonga. His Eminence concentrated holy altar vessels, ordained nine of the faithful to the rank of Subdeacon, and one Psaltos (Chanter). Apart from our father His Eminence, all […]
Nativity Feast Reception!
On Saturday, January 7, 2023, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Suriel, His Grace Bishop Abraham, and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos received His Excellency Ambassador Ahamed Shaheen, Consul General of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Los Angeles and with him His Excellency Counselor Mohamed Taher, Deputy Ambassador and in the presence […]
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion celebrates the Nativity Feast at St. Justina Coptic Orthodox Church.
On the night of January 6, 2023, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion celebrated the Divine Liturgy of the Nativity Feast at St. Justina Church in Rancho Cucamonga. Apart from our father His Eminence, all or part of this blessed event was Hegumen Fr. Tadros Tanious and Presbyters Fr. Mark Hanna and Fr. Gawargious Hanna. Blessed Feast of […]
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Celebrates the Divine Liturgy at St. Anthony Coptic Orthodox Church
On the Third Sunday of the blessed month of Koiahk, December 25th, 2022, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St. Anthony Church in South Corona. His Eminence ordained two of the faithful to the rank of Subdeacon and thirteen Psaltis (Chanters). Apart from our father His Eminence, all or part of this […]
Festal Message for the Feast of the Nativity – January 7, 2023
My Beloved, the Blessed Children of the Holy Church, On this great joyous occasion of the Feast of the Nativity, it is my pleasure to wish you all the blessings of the Mystery of the Incarnation. Our celebration of the Birth of our Lord Jesus Christ is a celebration of the wondrous Mystery of the […]
27 Years of the Enthronement of His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion
On Friday December 23rd, 2022 His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Suriel, His Grace Bishop Abraham, and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos celebrated the Divine Liturgy this morning at St. Maurice Coptic Orthodox Church. His Eminence was enthroned as the Bishop of the Diocese of Los Angeles on December 23, 1995 at Holy Virgin Mary […]
Diakonia Glorious Christmas Event!
On Sunday December 18th, 2022 His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos attended the Glorious Christmas Event that took place at the PYLUSD Performing Arts Center in Placentia, CA. This blessed event is organized by the Diakonia Department under the supervision of His Grace Bishop Abraham the Auxiliary […]
Axios! The Ordination of Deacon Arsani
On the Second Sunday of the blessed month of Koiahk, December 18th, 2022, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos laid hands on and ordained the blessed servant Rifaat Nakhla, as Deacon Arsani for the Christ loving Diocese of Los Angeles to serve at Holy Resurrection American […]
Celebrating the Feast of St. Kathrine of Alexandria at St. Katherine of Alexandria and St. Verena Coptic Orthodox Church & Convent
On Thursday, December 8th, 2022 His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Suriel and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos celebrated the feast of St. Kathrine of Alexandria at St. Katherine of Alexandria and St. Verena Coptic Orthodox Church & Convent. Apart from our father His Eminence and their Graces all or part of this […]
Axios! The Ordination of Deacon Mousa
On Wednesday, November 30th, 2022, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos laid hands on and ordained the blessed servant Ellia Ayad Girgis, as Deacon Moussa for the Christ loving Diocese of Los Angeles to serve at St. John, West Covina. The ordination took place at St. […]