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 just achieved accreditation status by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC)! This marks a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment – …
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 America, we express our profound sadness at the appalling political violence and attempted assassination directed against you and all peace-loving – …
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 Event were Hegumens: Fr. Felimon Mikhail, Fr. Athanasius Ragheb, Fr. Mina Gurgis, Presbyters: Fr. Mark Hanna, Fr. Philemon Nashed, and – …
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 of the Divine Liturgy followed by an agape meal and the meeting. May God bless every work for the glory – …