Comment on the Vatican’s Permission of Blessing of Same-Sex Couples
https://youtu.be/nyfUM1rGv80 In the Name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, One God. Amen. On December 18, 2023, the Dicastery of the Doctrine and the Faith of the Roman Catholic Church issued a Declaration Fiducia Supplicans on the Pastoral Meaning of Blessings. This is an official Vatican document approved and signed by Pope Francis, and based on his teaching and pastoral vision. The major points of the Declaration are as follows. First, the – …
The 40th Day Memorial for Reverend Presbyter Father John Botros!
On the 2nd Sunday of the blessed month of Kiahk, December 17, 2023, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion celebrated the Divine Liturgy at Holy Annunciation Coptic Orthodox Church to commemorate the 40th day memorial for Reverend Prestyber Father John Botros. Participating in the Divine Liturgy were Fr. Mark Paul and Archdeacon Gabriel Hanna along with the family and the congregation of Holy Annunciation. We pray that God pours down His heavenly comfort upon the family and – …
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion celebrates the Divine Liturgy at St. John Chrysostom American Coptic Orthodox Church
On the 1st Sunday of the blessed month of Kiahk, December 10, 2023, His Eminence Serapion celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St. John Chrysostom American Coptic Orthodox Church in San Juan Capistrano, California. Hid Eminence ordained one of the faithful to the rank of Subdeacon. Apart from our father His Eminence all or part of this blessed event were Presbyter: Fr. Daniel Habib. May God bless every work for the glory of His Holy name.
Celebrating the Feast of St. Katherine of Alexandria at St. Katherine of Alexandria And St. Verena Coptic Orthodox Convent
On the 29th day of the blessed month of Hatour, Saturday, December 9, 2023, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos celebrated the Divine Liturgy for the feast of St. Katherine of Alexandria & St. Verena Coptic Orthodox Convent in Hemet, California. Apart from our father His Eminence and Their Graces all or part of this blessed event were Hegumen: Fr. Shenouda St. Antony, Presbyters: Fr. George – …
Diocese Clergy Meeting December 2023!
On the 27th day of the blessed month of Hatour, Thursday, December 7, 2023, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos met with the diocesan clergy at St. Verena & The Three Holy Youth Coptic Orthodox Church in Orange, 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 – …
نيافة الحبر الجليل الأنبا سيرابيون مطران لوس انجلوس وجنوب كاليفورنيا وهاواي و نيافة الحبر الجليل الأنبا أبراهام الأسقف العام بإيبارشية لوس أنجلوس يرافقهم وفد كنسي من الاباء الكهنة وعدد كبير من الشعب بالتوجه الي مقر السفارة المصرية بمدينة لوس انجلوس للإدلاء بصوتهم في الانتخابات الرئاسية في مصر
السبت ٢ ديسمبر ٢٠٢٣ قام صباح اليوم السبت الموافق الثاني من شهر ديسمبر الجاري نيافة الحبر الجليل الأنبا سيرابيون مطران لوس انجلوس وجنوب كاليفورنيا وهاواي و نيافة الحبر الجليل الأنبا أبراهام الأسقف العام بإيبارشية لوس أنجلوس يرافقهم وفد كنسي من الاباء الكهنة وعدد كبير من الشعب بالتوجه الي مقر السفارة المصرية بمدينة لوس انجلوس للإدلاء بصوتهم في الانتخابات الرئاسية في مصر. كان في استقبالهم بمقر السفارة المصرية بلوس انجلوس سعاده السفير/حسام علي قنصل مصر العام بالساحل – …
Schedule of the Funeral Prayer in Loving Memory of Archdeacon Jacob Abedelmalak
The arrangements for the Schedule of the Funeral Prayer in Loving Memory of Archdeacon Jacob Abedelmalak. May God response his pure soul in the paradise of joy.
AXIOS! AXIOS! AXIOS!
On the 19th day of the blessed month of Hatour, Wednesday, November 29, 2023, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St. Antony Coptic Orthodox Monastery in Newberry Springs, California.After the prayer of Reconciliation His Eminence and Their Graces ordained four monks to the rank of Priesthood. Father Hedra St. Antony Father Macarius St. Antony Father Bimwa St. Antony Father Bishoy St. – …
Clergy Meeting November 2023!
On the 18th day of the blessed month of Hatour, Tuesday, November 28, 2023, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Kyrillos met with several diocesan clergy at St. Paul American Coptic Orthodox Church in Irvine, California. 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 of his holy name.
Celebrating the Feast of St. Mina at St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church!
On the 15th day of the blessed month of Hatour, Saturday, November 25, 2023,His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Kyrillos celebrated the feast of Saint Mina at St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church in Colton California. His Eminence and His Grace consecrated Altar Vessels and ordained two of the faithful to the rank of Psaltos (Chanter). Apart from our father His Eminence and His Grace, all or part of this blessed event were – …
The Departure of Archdeacon Jacob Abdelmalak
“So it was, as soon as the days of his service were completed, that he departed to his own house” (Lk 1:23). His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, along with Their Graces, Bishop Abraham and Bishop Kyrillos, as well as the clergy and congregation of the Diocese of Los Angeles, the beloved of Christ, bid farewell, with hope in the Resurrection, to the beloved faithful servant, Archdeacon Jacob Abdelmalak, the Archdeacon of St. Mary & St. Verena – …
Axios! Axios! Axios! Pope Abba Tawadros The Archpriest!
11 years of the Enthronement of His Holiness Pope Tawadros II. On Sunday, November 18, 2012, His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, the 118th Successor of St. Mark the Apostle, was enthroned by the Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church in a ceremony led by the beloved Metropolitan Pakhomius, the Locum Tenens of the See of St. Mark. We in the Diocese proclaim with the entire Church worldwide, Axios, Axios, Axios Pope Tawadros II and – …