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AXIOS! The Elevation of a Priest to rank of Hegumen

On the 6th Sunday of the blessed Great Lent Fast, 20 Baramhat, 1742 AM, year of the Martyrs, March 22, 2026 AD, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St. Mary of Egypt in Santa Clarita, California, at their new church building. After the prayer of Reconciliation His Eminence elevated the reverend Father Zocimus Kneiber to the rank of Hegumen.

His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos participated in this blessed elevation and the blessing of the new church building.

May the intercessions of St. Mary of Egypt be with us all.

Posted by Youssef Serour

March 29, 2026