News & Updates
With the blessing of God, from June 7-10, 2026 the University of Notre Dame hosted the Coptic Orthodox Bishops of North America for a theological seminar about “St Athanasius and the Work of Salvation.” Fr. Khaled Anatolius, Chair the Department of Theology, delivered a series of lectures. Fr. Bob Dowd, the President of the University, […]
AXIOS! AXIOS! AXIOS! Abba Serapion The Metropolitan
The 41st Anniversary of the Ordination of His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion as a General Bishop. On June 2, 1985, His Holiness Pope Shenouda III of blessed memory ordained His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion as a General Bishop for the Bishopric of Public, Ecumenical, and Social Services. May God preserve the fatherhood and life of His Eminence […]
AXIOS! The Ordination of Deacon Basil Habashi
On the Feast of Pentecost, the 23rd day of the blessed Coptic month of Bashans, 1742 A.M. (Year of the Martyrs), Sunday, May 31, 2026 A.D., His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion laid hands upon and ordained the blessed servant Michael Habashi to the rank of Full Deacon under the name Deacon Basil Habashi, for the Christ-loving […]
Spiritual Day for the Daughters of St. Katherine Women’s Ministry at Catalina Island
On the 22nd day of the blessed Coptic month of Bashans, 1742 A.M. Year of the Martyrs), Saturday, May 30, 2026 A.D., His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion blessed the Spiritual Day for the Daughters of St. Katherine Women’s Ministry at Catalina Island, Southern California.The day began with the celebration of the Divine Liturgy, followed by an […]
Diocese Clergy Meeting – May 2026
On the 20th day of the blessed Coptic month of Bashans, 1742 AM, year of the Martyrs, Thursday, May 28, 2026 AD, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham met with the diocesan clergy at St. Mary of Egypt in Santa Clarita, California, for the regular monthly meeting. The day began with […]
Celebrating the Divine Liturgy of the 2nd Sunday of the blessed Pentecost at St. Mark Church in Honolulu, Hawaii
Christ is Risen! Truly Risen!On the 2nd Sunday of the blessed Pentecost, Baramoudah 18, 1742 AM, year of the Martyrs, April 26, 2026 AD, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Kyrillos celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church in Honolulu, Hawaii.Participated in the Divine Liturgy were: Hegumen: Fr. Joseph […]
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Celebrates the Divine Liturgy at St. Mark Church in Honolulu, Hawaii
Christ is Risen! Truly Risen!On the 1st Sunday of the blessed Pentecost, Baramoudah 11, 1742 AM, year of the Martyrs, Thomas Sunday, April 19, 2026 AD, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church in Honolulu, Hawaii.Participated in the Divine Liturgy were: Hegumen: Fr. Joseph St. Antony.May God bless […]
Pastrol Visit of His Grace Bishop Raphael
Under the Auspices of His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, The Pastrol Visit of His Grace Bishop Raphael to The Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Los Angeles, Southern California, And Hawaii.
The Reception of the Glorious Feast of the Resurrection
Christ is Risen! Truly Risen!On the 4th day of the blessed Coptic month of Baramoudah, 1742 AM, year of the Martyrs, April 12, 2026 AD, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham, and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos received received Mr. Ahmed Anwar, on behalf of His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Hossam Eldeen Aly, […]
Christ is Risen! Truly Risen! The Glorious Feast of the Resurrection
On the 4th day of the blessed Coptic month of Baramoudah, 1742 AM, year of the Martyrs, April 12, 2026 AD, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, Accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos Celebrated the Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Glorious Resurrection at St. Maurice Coptic Orthodox Church in Pomona, […]
Paschal Message for the Feast of the Resurrection 2026
Christ Will Give You Light (Eph 5:14) My beloved, blessed children of the Church, Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen! I am pleased to congratulate you on the Glorious Feast of the Resurrection and wish you a blessed feast, praying that the Living One may shine with the light of His Resurrection in our […]
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Celebrates The Great Friday of The Holy Pascha at St. Abanoub & St. Anthony Church
On the 2nd day of the blessed Coptic month of Baramoudah, 1742 AM, year of the Martyrs, Friday, April 10, 2026 AD, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Celebrated The Great Friday of The Holy Pascha at St. Abanoub & St. Anthony Coptic Church Orthodox Church in Corona, Southern California. May God bless every work for the […]
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Celebrates Covenant Thursday of The Holy Pascha at St. Verena & The Three Holy Youth Church
On the 1st day of the blessed Coptic month of Baramoudah, 1742 AM, year of the Martyrs, Thursday, April 9, 2026 AD, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Celebrated Covenant Thursday of The Holy Pascha at St. Verena & The Three Holy Youth in Orange, Southern California. Blessed Holy Pascha Week.
Feast of Palm Sunday & the General Funeral Prayer
On the Feast of Palm Sunday, the 27th of the blessed Coptic month of Baramhat, 1742 AM, year of the Martyrs, April 5th, 2026 AD, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Celebrated the Feast of Palm Sunday & the General Funeral Prayer at St. Peter & St. Paul Coptic orthodox Church in Santa Monica, Southern California. Blessed […]
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Celebrates Vespers Prayer for the Feast of Palm Sunday at St. Cyril of Alexandria Coptic Orthodox Church
On Saturday Evening, April 4, 2026, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Celebrated the Vespers Prayer for the Feast of Palm Sunday at St. Cyril of Alexandria Coptic Orthodox Church in Irwindale, California. Blessed Feast of Palm Sunday.
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Celebrates Lazures Saturday at St. John Coptic Orthodox Church
On the 26 day of the blessed Coptic month of Baramhat, 1742 AM, year of the Martyrs, April 4, 2026 AD, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St. John Coptic Orthodox Church in Covina, Souther California. May the intercessions of St. John be with us all.
Diocese Clergy Meeting – April 2026
On the 24th day of the blessed Coptic month of Baramhat, 1742 AM, year of the Martyrs, Thursday, April 2nd, 2026 AD, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos met with the diocesan clergy at Holy Virgin Mary & St. Bishoy Coptic Orthodox Church in Los Angeles, […]
AXIOS! The Elevation of a Priest to rank of Hegumen
On the 6th Sunday of the blessed Great Lent Fast, 20 Baramhat, 1742 AM, year of the Martyrs, March 22, 2026 AD, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St. Mary of Egypt in Santa Clarita, California, at their new church building. After the prayer of Reconciliation His Eminence elevated the reverend Father […]
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Celebrates the Divine Liturgy at St. Mary Magdalene Coptic Orthodox Church
On the 19th day of the blessed Coptic month of Baramhat, 1742 AM, year of the Martyrs, March 28, 2026 AD, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St. Mary Magdalene Coptic Orthodox Church in Palm Desert, California. Also, His Eminence ordained two to the rank of Reader.May the intercessions of St. Mary […]