News & Updates
The 38th Anniversary of the Ordination of His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion as a General Bishop
On Sunday, June 2nd, 1985, His Holiness Pope Shenouda Ill of blessed memory ordained Hegumen Father Serapion St. Bishoy as a General Bishop. May God keep the fatherhood and the life of His Eminence for us for many years and peaceful times shepherding his flock in purity and righteousness.
His Holiness Pope Tawadros II Received His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion
On June 1, 2023, His Holiness Pope Tawadros II received His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion at the Papal Residence in Logos Center at St. Bishoy Monastery, Wadi El Naturn, Egypt. May God preserve the life of His Holiness Pope Tawadros II and his partner in the apostolic service His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion and keep them on […]
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion received the relics of St Katherine of Alexandria from H.H. Pope Tawadros II at the Papal Residence in Cairo
On May 30, 2023 His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion received the relics of St Katherine of Alexandria from H.H. Pope Tawadros II at the Papal Residence in Cairo, after the meeting of the Synodical Subcommittee for the Lands of Immigration. These relics were gifted by Pope Francis in Rome on May 10, 2023 in a special […]
Axios! The Ordination of Deacon Wannas Attia
Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen! On the 13th of the blessed month of Pashons, Saturday May 20, 2023, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Suriel and His Grace Bishop Abraham laid hands on and ordained the blessed servant Nashat Attia, as Deacon Wannas, for the Christ loving Diocese of Los […]
His Holiness Pope Francis Welcomes His Holiness Pope Tawadros II in Historic General Audience
Vatican City, May 16, 2023— In a momentous occasion, His Holiness Pope Francis received His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, the Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of Saint Mark, during the general audience held before thousands of people at the Vatican. This day holds great historical significance for the popes of Alexandria. On […]
St. Athanasius & St. Cyril Coptic Orthodox Theological School Hosts its 7th Commencement Ceremony at Its New Campus for the First Time
Newport Beach, California – St. Athanasius & St. Cyril Coptic Orthodox Theological School (ACTS) held its 7th annual commencement ceremony to honor the graduating class of 2023. The ceremony took place on May 6, 2023 at 12:30pm at its new campus in Newport Beach. H.E. Metropolitan Serapion presided over the official ceremony. The ceremony featured […]
May 2023 Clergy Meeting at St. Marina Coptic Orthodox Church
Christ is Risen! On May 11, 2023, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Raphael, His Grace Bishop Suriel, and His Grace Bishop Abraham met with the diocesan clergy at St. Marina Coptic Orthodox Church Irvine, California for the regular monthly meeting. The day began with the celebration of the Divine Liturgy followed […]
The Reception of the Feast of Resurrection
On Sunday April 16, 2023, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by 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 of members of the […]
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Celebrates the Feast of the Resurrection at St. Maurice Coptic Orthodox Church
On Saturday evening, April 15, 2023, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos celebrated the Feast of the Resurrection at St. Maurice Coptic Orthodox Church in Pomona, California. Apart from our father His Eminence and Their Graces, all or part of this blessed event was Hegumen Fr. […]
Paschal Message for the Glorious Feast of the Resurrection 2023
“Christ is Our Passover” My Beloved, the Blessed Children of the Holy Church, Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen! It is my pleasure to wish all of you a joyful Feast of the Holy Resurrection, hoping that you experience the victorious power of the Glorious Resurrection. The Feast of the Resurrection is also called […]
The Divine Liturgy at Archangel Michael & Archangel Gabriel Coptic Orthodox Church in Fresno
On the Sixth Sunday of the Great Fast, April 2nd, 2023, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion celebrated the Divine Liturgy at Archangel Michael & Archangel Gabriel Coptic Orthodox Church in Fresno, California. After the prayer of Reconciliation His Eminence ordained nine of the faithful to the rank of Psaltos (Chanter). Following the Divine Liturgy, His Eminence […]
ACTS First Hymns Concert
On Sunday, March 26, 2023, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos, attended special concert for the hymns of the Great Fast, Pascha, and Holy Resurrection. This event was hosted by ACTS under the new Department of Hymnology. This department will be the only one of its […]
The First Divine Liturgy at Christ the Savior American Coptic Orthodox Church New Home
On Sunday, March 26, 2023, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos celebrated the first divine liturgy at Christ the Savior American Coptic Orthodox Church in Chatsworth, California. Apart from our father His Eminence and Their Graces, all or part of this blessed event was Hegumen Father […]
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Receives the Minister of State for Emigration and Egyptian
On Monday, March 20, 2023, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos received the Minister of State for Emigration and Egyptian, Minister Soha Gendi and the Ambassador Ahamed Shaheen, Consul General of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Los Angeles along with other members from the Ministry. […]
March 2023 Clergy Meeting at Holy Cross Coptic Orthodox Church
On March 16, 2023, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham, and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos, met with the diocesan clergy at Holy Cross Coptic Orthodox Church in Escondido, California for the regular monthly meeting. The day began with the celebration of the Divine Liturgy followed by an agape meal and the […]
The Consecration of St. John The Baptist Coptic Orthodox Church
On The Third Sunday of the Great Fast, March 12, 2023, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos consecrated St. John The Baptist Coptic Orthodox Church in Oxnard, California. The main altar was consecrated in the name of St. John The Baptist and the side altar was […]
AXIOS! AXIOS! AXIOS! Abba Serapion the Metropolitan!
Today marks the 7th year anniversary of His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion to the rank of Metropolitan. On Sunday, February 28, 2016, His Holiness Pope Tawadros II elevated Bishop Serapion to the episcopal dignity of Metropolitan. May the Lord keep the life our honoured father the patriarch Pope Abba Tawadros II and his partner in the […]
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion welcomed the President of the Catholic University of America, Dr. Peter Kilpatrick
On Sunday, February 19, 2023, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos, Dean of ACTS, as well as members of faculty, staff and Alumni, welcomed the President of the Catholic University of America, Dr. Peter Kilpatrick in a follow up collaboration meeting to the MOU that was […]
AXIOS! The Ordination of Fr. Elijah Ghali
On Sunday, February 19, 2023, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, along with Their Graces, Bishop Abraham and Bishop Kyrillos ordained the blessed servant, Deacon Elijah, as a priest in the Diocese of Los Angeles. He was given the name, Fr. Elijah Ghali. This blessed event took place at St. Mary and St. Athanasius Coptic Orthodox Church, […]