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The Consecration of the first Deaconess in tthe Diocese of Los Angeles
On the 16th day of the blessed Coptic month of Baramhat, 1742 year of the Martyrs, Wednesday, March 25, 2026, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion after receiving the blessing and the approval of His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, consecrated sister Gabriela & sister Raphaela to the rank of Deaconess atSt. Katherine of Alexandria & St. Verena […]
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Celebrates the Divine Liturgy at St. Justina Coptic Orthodox Church
On the 5th Sunday of the blessed Great Lent Fast, 13 Baramhat, 1742 AM, year of the Martyrs, March 22, 2026 AD, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St. Justina Coptic Orthodox Church in Rancho Cucamonga, California. Also, His Eminence ordained subdeacons and chanters. May the intercession of St. Justina be with […]
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Celebrates the Divine Liturgy at Christ The Redeemer American Coptic Orthodox Church
On the 4th Sunday of the blessed Great Lent Fast, 6th Baramhat, 1742 AM, year of the Martyrs, March 15, 2026 AD, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Celebrated the Divine Liturgy at Christ The Redeemer American Coptic Orthodox Church in Lakewood, California. Also, His Eminence consecrated altar vessels, ordained subdeacons and chanters, and blessed the new […]
Western Region Diocesan Deacons Spiritual Day
On the 5th day of the blessed Coptic month of Baramhat, 1742 A.M. Year of the Martyrs, Saturday, March 14, 2026 A.D., His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion met with the diocesan deacons of the western region for a spiritual day at St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church in Los Angeles, California. The day began with the celebration […]
The Consecration of St. Mina and St. Pope Kyrillos VI in Torrance, Southern California
On the 3rd Sundcay of the blessed Great Lent Fast, 29 Amshir, 1742 AM, year of the Martyrs, February 22, 2026 AD, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos, consecrated St. Mina and St. Pope Kyrillos VI in Torrance, Southern California. The main altar was consecrated in […]
Diocese Clergy Meeting – March 2026
On the 26th day of the blessed Coptic month of Amshir, 1742 AM, year of the Martyrs, Thursday, March 5, 2026 AD, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos met with the diocesan clergy at St. Pope Kerollos Coptic Orthodox Church in Westminster, California, for the regular […]
AXIOS! The Ordination of Deacon Isaac Assad
On the 2nd Sunday of the blessed Great Lent Fast, 22 Amshir, 1742 AM, year of the Martyrs, March 1st, 2026 AD, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion laid his hand on and ordained the blessed servant John Assad as Deacon Isaac Assad, for the Christ loving Diocese of Los Angeles to serve at Holy Annunciation Coptic […]
AXIOS! AXIOS! AXIOS! Abba Serapion the Metropolitan
Today marks the 10th 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 […]
🕊️ Lenten Liturgies Directory – Holy Great Fast 2026
As we journey together through the Holy Great Fast, a complete directory of Lenten liturgies was compiled to help you plan and attend throughout the season. 🔗 https://liturgies.notion.site You may choose your preferred viewing format: We pray this resource serves our community and supports everyone in making the most of this blessed and holy season. […]
AXIOS! Ordination of a New Priest
On the 1st Sunday of the blessed Great Lent Fast, 15 Amshir, 1742 AM, year of the Martyrs, February 22, 2026 AD, After the prayer of Reconciliation, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos laid hands on and ordained the blessed Deacon Pachomius Abdelsayed as a priest […]
The 2nd Anniversary of the Heavenly Departure of the Very Reverend Hegumen Father Raphael Hanna
On the 14th day of the blessed Coptic month of Amshir, 1742 AM, of the Martyrs, Saturday, February 21, 2026 AD, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham celebrated the Divine Liturgy and the 2nd year heavenly commemoration of the departure of Hegumen Father Raphael Hanna at St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church […]
AXIOS! The Ordination of Deacon Pachomius Abdelsayed
On the 13th day of the blessed Coptic month of Amshir, 1742 AM, of the Martyrs, Friday, February 20, 2026 AD, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos laid hands on and ordained the blessed servant Paul Abdelsayed as Deacon Pachomius Abdelsayed for the Christ loving Diocese […]
AXIOS! Ordination of a New Priest
On the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple and the commemoration of the 21 Coptic Martyrs of Libya, 2nd Sunday of the blessed Coptic month of Amshir, 1742 AM, year of the Martyrs, February 15th, 2026 AD, After the prayer of Reconciliation, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop […]
AXIOS! Ordination of a New Archdeacon
On the 1st Sunday of the blessed Coptic month of Amshir, 1742 AM, year of the Martyrs, February 8, 2026 AD, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and laid hands on and ordained the blessed servant Dr. Nabil Joseph as Archdeacon Joseph Joseph for the Christ loving Diocese of Los Angeles […]
Thirty Years of Service
With great joy and thanksgiving to our Lord Jesus Christ, yesterday we celebrated the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Los Angeles, Southern California, and Hawaii. This blessed milestone offers us a moment to reflect upon the abundant grace of God that has guided, sustained, and nurtured our Diocese from […]
AXIOS! The Ordination of Father Moses Yacoub
On the 4th Sunday of the blessed Coptic month of Tubah, 1742 AM, year of the Martyrs, February 1st, 2026 AD, After the prayer of Reconciliation, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos laid hands on and ordained the blessed Deacon Moses Yacoub as a priest in […]
The Receiving of the Relics of St. John Chrysostom
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos celebrated the Vespers prayer of the 4th Sunday of the blessed Coptic Month of Tubah, 1742 AM, year of the Martyrs, January 31, 2026 AD, and the receiving of the relics of St. John Chrysostom at St. John Chrysostom American […]
AXIOS! The Ordination of Father Kyrillos Hanna
On the 3rd Sunday of the blessed Coptic month of Tubah, 1742, AD of the Martyrs, January 25, 2026, After the prayer of Reconciliation His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos laid hands on and ordained the blessed Deacon Kyrillos Hanna as a priest in the Christ […]
The Third Anniversary of the Heavenly Departure of the Very Reverend Hegumen Father Abrahim Aziz Gindi
On the 16th day of the blessed Coptic month of Tubah, 1742, AD of the Martyrs, Saturday, January 24, 2026, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion celebrated the Divine Liturgy and the 3rd year heavenly commemoration of the departure of Hegumen Father Abrahim Aziz Gindi at St. George Orthodox Church in Bellflower, California. We pray that God […]