Coptic and Russian Orthodox Churches Hold Fourth Round of Theological Consultations in Moscow
Wednesday, September 10, 2025. – MoscowHis Eminence Metropolitan Serapion and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos participated in the Fourth Round of Theological Consultations between the Coptic Orthodox Church and the Russian Orthodox Church, held at the Pokroskaya Hotel of the Moscow Patriarchate. These consultations were initiated by the Joint Commission for Bilateral Dialogue between the two Churches, not as a replacement for the official theological dialogue, but rather as a means to support and strengthen it. – …
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion is in Moscow, Russia, to participate in the Sixth Session of the Commission for Bilateral Dialogue
Moscow, Russia – His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion last Sunday presided over the Divine Liturgy at St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in Moscow, concelebrating with His Grace Bishop Stephanos, His Grace Bishop Marc, and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos. The liturgy was attended by representatives of the Commission for Bilateral Dialogue between the Coptic Orthodox Church and the Russian Orthodox Church, members of the Coptic monastic delegation, and faithful from the Coptic Orthodox congregation in Russia. HE – …
The Arrangements for the Funeral Prayer of our Blessed Archdeacon Gabriel Hanna
“There is no death for your servants but a departure.”
The Departure of Archdeacon Gabriel Hanna
“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 Gabriel Hanna, the Archdeacon of Holy Annunciation Coptic Orthodox Church – …
Diocese Servants Retreat 2025
Under the Auspices of His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham, His Grace Bishop Kyrillos, His Grace Bishop Basil, General Bishop in the Southern United States Diocese, the Diocese held its 1st annual Diocese Servants retreat in San Diego, California, from August 29 – September 1, 2025. The retreat was a blessed and fruitful success. May God bless every work for the glory of His holy name.
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Celebrates the Feast of the Holy Theotokos St. Mary at St. Mary Church, Victorville, CA
On the 16th day of the blessed Coptic month of Misra, 1741, Friday, August 22, 2025, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion celebrated the Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Assumption of the Body of the Holy Theotokos, St. Mary at St. Mary Coptic Orthodox Church in Victorville, California. Participated in the Divine Liturgy was Presbyter: Fr. Mikhael Ibrahim. Blessed Feast of the Holy Theotokos, St. Mary. May the intercessions of the Holy Theotokos, St. Mary be with – …
Celebrating the the Feast of Transfiguration at Holy Transfiguration American Coptic Orthodox Church
On the 13th day of the blessed Coptic month of Misra, Tuesday, August 19, 2025, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos celebrated the Divine Liturgy for the feast of Transfiguration at Holy Transfiguration American Coptic Orthodox Church in Chino Hills, California. Participated in the Divine Liturgy were Presbyters: Fr. David Abedelsayed, Fr. Daniel Nashed, Fr. Paul Isaac, and Archdeacon: Severus Mikhail. Blessed Feast of Transfiguration.
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Celebrates the Divine Liturgy at St. John Chrysostom American Coptic Orthodox Church
On the 2nd Sunday of the blessed Coptic month of Misra, 1741, the 11th day of the Fast of the Holy Theotokos, St. Mary, August 17, 2025, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St. John Chrysostom American Coptic Orthodox Church in San Juan Capistrano, California. Participated in the Divine Liturgy was Presbyter: Fr. Daniel Habib. May the intercessions of the Holy Theotokos, St. Mary and St. John Chrysostom be with us all.
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Celebrates the Divine Liturgy at St. Abanoub & St. Antony Coptic Orthodox Church
On the 1st Sunday of the blessed Coptic month of Misra, 1741, the 4th day of the Fast of the Holy Theotokos, St. Mary, August 10, 2025, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St. Abanoub & St. Antony Coptic Orthodox Church in Norco, California. His Eminence ordained four of the faithful to the rank Psaltos (Chanter). Participated in the Divine Liturgy were Hegumen: Fr. Michael Gabriel, Presbyters: Fr. Mena Fam and Fr. – …
Daughters of St. Katherine Ministry Women’s Day
On the 3rd day of the Fast of the Holy Theotokos, St. Mary, Misra 3rd, 1741, Saturday, August 9, 2025, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham celebrated the Divine Liturgy St. Paul American Coptic Orthodox Church in Irvine, California. Following the Divine Liturgy, His Eminence and His Grace blessed the first meeting of the Daughters of St. Katherine ministry, this ministry exists to serve the spiritual, emotional, and communal needs of – …