News & Updates
The 45th Year Anniversary of His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion ordination as a Monk!
On Monday, August 6, 1979, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion was ordained a monk at St. Bishoy Coptic Orthodox Monastery in Wadi El Natrun, Egypt. 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 Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham Celebrates the Feast of St. Abanoub at St. Abanoub & St. Antony Coptic Orthodox Church!
On the 24th Day of the blessed Coptic month of Abib, 1740, Wednesday, July 31, 2024, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham Celebrated the Feast of St. Abanoub at St. Abanoub & St. Antony Coptic Orthodox Church in Norco, California. His Eminence and His Grace ordained seven of the faithful to […]
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham Celebrates the Feast of St. Marina at St. Marina Coptic Orthodox Church!
On the 23rd Day of the blessed Coptic month of Abib, 1740, Tuesday, July 30, 2024, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham celebrated the Divine Liturgy and the Feast of St. Marina at St. Marina Coptic Orthodox Church in Irvine, California. His Eminence and His Grace ordained ten of the faithful […]
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Celebrates the Divine Liturgy at St. Verena And The Three Holy Youth Coptic Orthodox Church!
On the 3rd Sunday of the blessed Coptic month of Abib, 1740, July 28, 2024, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St. Verena And The Three Holy Youth Coptic Orthodox Church in Orange, California. Participated in the Divine Liturgy were: Hegumen: Fr. Gregory Bishay and Deacon: Anthony Hanna. May God bless every […]
Statement Regarding the Olympics Ceremony from the Coptic Orthodox Bishops of North America
We express our profound dismay and condemnation over the recent portrayal of the Last Supper during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics. This depiction, which featured a parody led by drag performers, has deeply offended Christians worldwide. The Last Supper was a sacred moment in the life of our Lord Jesus Christ exemplifying […]
St. Athanasius & St. Cyril Coptic Orthodox Theological School (ACTS) is Now Accredited!
Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place.” (2 Cor 2:14) By the Grace of God, the prayers of the saints, and our dedicated board, faculty, and staff Saint Athanasius and Saint Cyril Coptic Orthodox Theological School has […]
Letter Regarding the Attempted Assassination of Donald Trump
The Coptic Orthodox Bishops of North America have issued a letter to the Honorable Donald J. Trump, the former President of the United States of America and current 2024 Republican Nominee for President, in the wake of the attempted assassination on his life. Dear Mr. Trump, On behalf of the Coptic Orthodox Bishops of North […]
The 43rd Anniversary of the Priesthood Ordination of His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion!
On Saturday, July 18th, 1981, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion was ordained as a priest at El-Sourian Monastery. 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.
The Grand Opening of Archangel Michael & Archangel Gabriel Coptic Orthodox Church Newly Built Building!
On the 1st Sunday of the blessed Coptic month of Abib, 1740, July 14, 2024, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Accompanied by His Grace Bishop Kyrillos Celebrated the Divine Liturgy at Archangel Michael & Archangel Gabriel Coptic Orthodox Church in Fresno, California, in their newly built building. Participated in the Divine Liturgy and in this Blessed […]
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion celebrates the Vespers Prayer for the Feast of Apostles at St. Peter and St. Paul Coptic Orthodox Church!
On Thursday Eve, July 11, 2024, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion celebrated the Vespers of the Feast of the Apostles at St. Peter and St. Paul Coptic Orthodox Church. Participated in the Vespers Prayer were: Hegumen: Fr. Poules Megally, Presbyter: Fr. Isaac Androus. Blessed Feast of Apostles!
Diocese Clergy Meeting July 2024!
On the 4th Day of the blessed Coptic month of Abib, 1740, Thursday, July 11, 2024, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, accompanied by His Grace Bishop Kyrillos met with the diocesan clergy at St. Peter and St. Paul Coptic Orthodox Church in Santa Monica, California, for the regular monthly meeting. The day began with the celebration […]
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Accompanied by His Grace Bishop Kyrillos Celebrates the Vespers Prayer for the Feast of St. Cyril of Alexandria!
On Tuesday Eve, July 9, 2024, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Accompanied by His Grace Bishop Kyrillos celebrated the Vespers Prayer for the Feast of St. Cyril of Alexandria at St. Athanasius & St. Cyril Coptic Orthodox Theological School (ACTS) in Newport Beach, California. Participated in the Vespers Prayers was Presbyter: Fr. Arsenius Mikhail. May the […]
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Celebrates the Divine Liturgy at St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church!
On the 5th Sunday of the blessed Coptic month of Baounah, 1740, July 7, 2024, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church in Los Angeles, California. Participated in the Divine Liturgy were Presbyters: Fr. Samuel El-Baramousy, Fr. Rewies Antoun, and Archdeacon: Severus Mikhail. May God bless every work […]
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion celebrates the Divine Liturgy at St. Maurice Coptic Orthodox Church!
On the 28th Day of the blessed Coptic month of Baounah, 1740, Friday, July 5, 2024, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St. Maurice Coptic Orthodox Church in Pomona, California. His Eminence ordained three of the faithful to the rank of Subdeacon. Participated in the Divine Liturgy Hegumen: Fr. Mina Girgis, Presbytery: […]
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion celebrates the Divine Liturgy at Christ The Savior American Coptic Orthodox Church!
On the 4th Sunday of the blessed Coptic month of Baounah, 1740, June 30, 2024, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion celebrated the Divine Liturgy at Christ The Savior American Coptic Orthodox Church in Chatsworth, California. Participated in the Divine Liturgy were Hegumen: Fr. Antony Attallah and Presbyter: Fr. Joseph Abraham. May God bless every work for […]
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham Celebrates the Divine Liturgy at St. Mary And St. Athanasius Coptic Orthodox Church!
On the 22nd Day of the blessed Coptic month of Baounah, 1740, Saturday, June 29, 2024, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St. Mary And St. Athanasius Coptic Orthodox Church in Northeridge, California. Following the Divine Liturgy, His Eminence and His Grace met with Seniors from […]
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham met with The Arabic Youth
On Thursday Evening, June 27, 2024, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham met with the Arabic Youth across the Diocese for a Spiritual talk and discussion with His Eminence at Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church in Santa Ana, California through the Good Shepherd Arabic Youth Meeting. May God bless every work […]
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham met with the different abilities kids!
On Thursday Evening, June 27, 2024, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham met with the different abilities kids at Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church in Santa Ana, California. May God bless every work for the glory of His Holy Name!