On the 13th day of the blessed Coptic month of Amshir, 1742 AM, of the Martyrs, Friday, February 20, 2026 AD, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos laid hands on and ordained the blessed servant Paul Abdelsayed as Deacon Pachomius Abdelsayed for the Christ loving Diocese of Los Angeles to serve at St. Thomas The Hermit Coptic Orthodox Church in Temecula, California, prior to his Priesthood ordination on Sunday, February 22 , 2026.
May God bless every work for the glory of His holy name.
