Diocese Clergy Family Retreat 2025
Under the Auspices of His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Kyrillos, the Diocese held its annual clergy family retreat in San Diego, California from June 22-26, 2025. The Seminar was missing His Grace Bishop Abraham who was representing the Church at the World Council of Churches this year. The Semimar was a blessed and fruitful success. May God bless every work for the glory of His Holy name.
AXIOS! AXIOS! AXIOS! Abba Abraham the Bishop
AXIOS! AXIOS! AXIOS! Abba Kyrillos the Bishop
The 9th Year Anniversary of the Ordination of Their Graces, His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos as Auxiliary Bishops.On June 12, 2016, His Holiness Pope the Tawadros II ordained Their Graces, His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos as Auxiliary Bishops to serve in the Diocese of Los Angeles under the auspices of His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion at the Cathedral of the Holy Virgin Mary in Zeitoun, Cairo. May the – …
Concluding the Nicaea 2025 International Conference
“Nicaea and the Church of the Third Millennium: Towards Catholic-Orthodox Unity”Saturday, June 7, 2025 | Angelicum, Rome On the final day of the historic Nicaea 2025 International Conference, His Grace Bishop Kyrillos concluded his participation, representing the Coptic Orthodox Church among the global gathering of clergy, scholars, and ecumenical leaders. During the closing events, His Grace Bishop Kyrillos presented a unique and meaningful gift to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV on behalf of the Coptic – …
His Grace Bishop Kyrillos attending and presenting the Coptic Orthodox Church at the International Conference: Nicaea and the Church of the Third Millennium
His Grace Bishop Kyrillos attending and presenting the Coptic Orthodox Church at the International Conference: Nicaea and the Church of the Third Millennium – Towards Catholic-Orthodox Unity, held in Rome from June 4–7, 2025. Clergy, scholars, students, and ecumenical leaders from across the globe are gathering at the Angelicum for this historic conference. Over the next four days, the event will mark the 1700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea and explore its – …
General Meeting of the Holy Synod – June 2025
The Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church held an official session on Thursday morning, June 5th, 2025, led by His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, at the papal residence in St. Bishoy Monastery, Wadi El-Natrun, where most of the Metropolitans and Bishops attended. May God bless every work for the glory of His Holy name.
Presidential Message on Global Coptic Day, 2025
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/2025/06/presidential-message-on-global-coptic-day-2025/ Today, I join the Coptic Orthodox Christian community in observing Global Coptic Day—a celebration of the ancient heritage, rich culture, and reverent worship of the Coptic Orthodox Church. Tracing its roots to Saint Mark, the apostle of Jesus Christ and Evangelist who brought the Christian faith to Egypt in the first century, the Coptic Church has been a beacon of Christendom in Africa for nearly 2,000 years. The Coptic community has left an indelible – …
The Consecration of Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church in Simi Valley, California
Christ is Risen! Truly Risen!On the 5th Sunday of Pentecost, Bashans 17, 1741, May 25, 2025, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos, consecrated Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church in Simi Valley, California. The main altar was consecrated in the name of Archangel Michael. In the history of the Diocese, this marks a significant milestone, as it is the second time that the full right of the – …
The Start of the Consecration Prayer of Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church in Simi Valley, California
Chris is Risen! Truly Risen!On Saturday Evening, Bashans 16, 1741, May 24, 2025, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillosstarted the Consecration Prayer of Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church in Simi Valley, California. Participated in the consecration prayers were Hegumens: Fr. Gawargious Kolta, Fr. Shenouda Ghattas, Fr. Markos Hanna, Presbyters: Fr. Jeremiah Said, Fr. Antonious Sadek, and Deacon: Bishoy Tadros. May God bless every work for the – …
AXIOS! The Ordination of Deacon Mikhail Hanna
Christ is Risen! Truly Risen!On the 4th Sunday of Pentecost, Bashans 10, 1741, May 18, 2025, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham laid hands on and ordained the blessed servant Mr. Emad Hanna as Deacon Mikhail Hanna for the Christ loving Diocese of Los Angeles to serve at St. Maurice Coptic Orthodox Church in Pomona, California. Participated in the Divine Liturgy were Hegumen: Fr. Mina Girgis, Presbyters: Fr. Mark Malak, Fr. – …
Bi-Annual Meeting of the Coptic Orthodox Metropolitans and Bishops of North America
Christ is Risen! Truly Risen!On the 4th week of Pentecost, Bashans 7, 1741, Thursday, May 15, 2025, The Bi-Annual Meeting of the Coptic Orthodox Metropolitans and Bishops of North America was held at St. Stephen Christian Retreat & Conference Center in Titusville, Florida.May God bless every work for the glory of His holy name.
The Nicaea North American Theological Conference 2025
Christ is Risen! Truly Risen!The Nicaea North American Theological Conference 2025 was hosted by Saint Athanasius & Saint Cyril Coptic Orthodox Theological School (ACTS). The conference was being held at St. Stephen Christian Retreat & Conference Center from May 12-15, 2025. By the grace of God, The Nicaea North American Theological Conference was held with the presence of the honored fathers:❖ H.E. Metropolitan Serapion, Metropolitan of Los Angeles, Southern California, and Hawaii❖ H.E. Metropolitan Biemen, – …