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 to the rank Psaltos (Chanter). Participated in the Divine Liturgy were Hegumens: Fr. Bishoy Kamel, Fr. Bishoy Ray, Presbyters: Fr. – …
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 work for the glory of His Holy Name!
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 His ultimate sacrifice and love for humanity. To see it mocked in such a public and disrespectful manner is not – …
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 – …
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 intercession of St. Cyril of Alexandria be with us all!
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 for the glory of His Holy Name!