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H.E. Metropolitan Serapion and H.G. Bishop Abraham Receives His Excellency Ambassador Hossam Ali and Mr. Rafat Salib

On Tuesday, Abib 1st, 1741, July 8, 2025, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham received His Excellency Ambassador Hossam Ali, Consul General of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Los Angeles, along with Mr. Rafat Salib, The President of the Egyptians United. May God bless every work for the glory of […]

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The appointment of His Grace Bishop Abraham as a member of the Secretariat Committee of the Holy Synod by His Holiness Pope Tawadros II

We congratulate His Grace Bishop Abraham, the Auxiliary Bishop in the Diocese of Los Angeles under the auspices of His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, on his appointment as a member of the Secretariat Committee of the Holy Synod by His Holiness Pope Tawadros II. We thank God for this great blessing and pray that He may […]

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Diocese Clergy Family Retreat 2025

Under the Auspices of His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Kyrillos, the Diocese held its annual clergy family retreat in San Diego, California from June 22-26, 2025. The Seminar was missing His Grace Bishop Abraham who was representing the Church at the World Council of Churches this year. The Semimar was a […]

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Concluding the Nicaea 2025 International Conference

“Nicaea and the Church of the Third Millennium: Towards Catholic-Orthodox Unity”Saturday, June 7, 2025 | Angelicum, Rome On the final day of the historic Nicaea 2025 International Conference, His Grace Bishop Kyrillos concluded his participation, representing the Coptic Orthodox Church among the global gathering of clergy, scholars, and ecumenical leaders. During the closing events, His […]

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His Grace Bishop Kyrillos attending and presenting the Coptic Orthodox Church at the International Conference: Nicaea and the Church of the Third Millennium

His Grace Bishop Kyrillos attending and presenting the Coptic Orthodox Church at the International Conference: Nicaea and the Church of the Third Millennium – Towards Catholic-Orthodox Unity, held in Rome from June 4–7, 2025. Clergy, scholars, students, and ecumenical leaders from across the globe are gathering at the Angelicum for this historic conference. Over the […]

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Presidential Message on Global Coptic Day, 2025

https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/2025/06/presidential-message-on-global-coptic-day-2025/ Today, I join the Coptic Orthodox Christian community in observing Global Coptic Day—a celebration of the ancient heritage, rich culture, and reverent worship of the Coptic Orthodox Church. Tracing its roots to Saint Mark, the apostle of Jesus Christ and Evangelist who brought the Christian faith to Egypt in the first century, the Coptic […]

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The Consecration of Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church in Simi Valley, California

Christ is Risen! Truly Risen!On the 5th Sunday of Pentecost, Bashans 17, 1741, May 25, 2025, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos, consecrated Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church in Simi Valley, California. The main altar was consecrated in the name of Archangel Michael. In the history […]

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The Start of the Consecration Prayer of Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church in Simi Valley, California

Chris is Risen! Truly Risen!On Saturday Evening, Bashans 16, 1741, May 24, 2025, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillosstarted the Consecration Prayer of Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church in Simi Valley, California. Participated in the consecration prayers were Hegumens: Fr. Gawargious Kolta, Fr. Shenouda Ghattas, Fr. […]

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His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Celebrates the Divine Liturgy at St. John Chrysostom American Coptic Orthodox Church

Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen!On the 3rd Sunday of Pentecost, Bashans 3, 1741, May 11, 2025, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion celebrates the Divine Liturgy at St. John Chrysostom American Coptic Orthodox Church in San Juan Capistrano, California.Participated in the Divine Liturgy was Presbyter: Fr. Daniel Habib and Deacon: Bastawrous Bastawrous (Zürich, Switzerland). May […]

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St. Athanasius & St. Cyril Coptic Orthodox Theological School Hosts its 9th Commencement Ceremony 

Christ is Risen! Truly Risen! Newport Beach, California – St. Athanasius & St. Cyril Coptic Orthodox Theological School (ACTS) held its 9th annual commencement ceremony to honor the graduating class of 2025. The ceremony took place on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at 11:00am at its campus in Newport Beach. His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion presided over […]

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His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Celebrates the Divine Liturgy at St. Mark Church in Honolulu, Hawaii

Christ is Risen! Truly Risen! On Thomas Sunday, 1st Sunday of Pentecost, Baramoudah 19, 1741, April 27, 2025, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion celebrates the Divine Liturgy at St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church in Honolulu, Hawaii.  Participated in the Divine Liturgy were: Hegumen: Fr. Joseph St. Antony and Presbyter: Fr. Bishoy St. Antony.  May God bless […]

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