Axios! The Ordination of Fr. George Aziz
On Sunday, February 10, 2013, Fr. George Aziz was ordained as a general priest for the Diocese by His Grace Bishop Serapion and His Eminence Metropolitan Hedra of Aswan at St. Mina Church in Riverside. The blessed day began with the consecration of the main Altar of the church, which was recently completed. In the prayer of consecration, our fathers the bishops invoked the Holy Spirit to bless the Altar and set it apart for – …
Axios! Ordination of Two Deacons for the Diocese
On Thursday, February 7, 2013, His Grace Bishop Serapion, accompanied by His Eminence Metropolitan Hedra, ordained two deacons for the Diocese at St. Verena and the Three Holy Youth Church in Orange, CA during the monthly clergy meeting. The newly ordained deacons take up their service at the Holy Altar. The two deacons, Raouf Moussa and Nader Moussa Yuwakim, were given the names Deacon Thomas and Deacon Antonious, respectively, and will continue their service at – …
Ordination of a Fr. Cyril Gorgy for St. Mark Church in Los Angeles
With great joy, the Diocese announces the ordination of a new priest on Sunday, January 15, 2012 to serve in the Diocese at St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church in Los Angeles. Emad Gorgy was ordained as Deacon Cyril on Saturday, January 14, 2012 and ordained as Fr. Cyril on Sunday, January 15, 2012 at St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church through the laying of hands by His Grace Bishop Serapion. He will spend his 40 days of fasting – …
Ordination of a New Priest for Archangel Michael Church in Santa Ana
With great joy, the Diocese announces the ordination of a new priest on Sunday, November 27, 2011 to serve in the Diocese at Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church in Santa Ana. The candidate, Habeeb Hanna, was ordained Deacon Maurice Hanna on Friday, November 25 at St. Mina Coptic Orthodox Church by His Grace Bishop Serapion. Attending this blessed event were several priests from the Diocese and many faithful who came to take the blessing of – …
Ordination of New Presbyter for St. Demiana Church in San Diego
Christ is risen! The Diocese joyfully announces the ordination of a new presbyter to serve at St. Demiana Coptic Orthodox Church in San Diego, California under the auspices of His Grace Bishop Serapion.The servant Archdeacon Moses will be ordained as presbyter for the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Los Angeles to serve at St. Demiana Church by His Grace Bishop Serapion, His Grace Bishop Sarapamon, His Grace Bishop Tadros, and His Grace Bishop Youssef on Sunday, – …
Ordination of Archdeacon Moses
On Saturday, December 26, 2009, at St. Maurice Coptic Orthodox Church, His Grace Bishop Serapion ordained the blessed servant, Paul Saman, as an Archdeacon for the Diocese of Los Angeles to continue his service at St. Demiana Coptic Orthodox Church in San Diego. Participating in the Divine Liturgy were the reverend Hegumen Fr. Mina Wahba Youssef, Hegumen Fr. Michael Gabriel, Fr. Shenouda Ghattas, Fr. John Paul Abdelsayed, Fr. David Abdelsayed, and Fr. Daniel Habib. Also, – …
New Priest Fr. Michael Ibrahim serving St Mary Church in Victorville
On Wednesday May 27, 2004 Fr. Michael Ibrahim arrived from Egypt after spending his forty days in the monastery of St. Pishoy. The rite of the New Priest reception took place during the Vespers prayers at St. Mary Church in Victorville on Friday May 29, 2004.
Ordination of Deacon Daniel Habib
On Sunday October 5th, 2008, at St. Maurice Church, in Pomona, His Grace Bishop Serapion ordained the blessed servant, Daniel Habib, to the rank of Deacon. God willing, the blessed deacon will be ordained as a priest on October 19, 2008 at Saint John Coptic Orthodox Church in Covina. May Our Lord Jesus Christ bless his ministry for the glory of His Name.
Ordination of Fr. David Abdelsayed
On Sunday, February 19, 2006, at Saint Maurice Church in Pomona, His Grace Bishop Serapion ordained the blessed servant, Nagui Abdelsayed, now Fr. David, as a priest for the Diocese of Los Angeles to serve the Church of Saint Maurice in Pomona. Fr. David Abdelsayed was born in America in October 9, 1974 and prior to his ordination, he served as a sunday school teacher and youth leader in Saint Athanasius Church in Northridge since – …
Ordination of Fr. Youssef Zaki
On Sunday October 14, 2007 H.G. Bishop Serapion ordained the blessed servant Youssef Zaki (now Fr. Youssef Zaki) as a priest for the Diocese of Los Angeles to serve St. John the Baptist Church, Oxnard, CA. Participating in the Ordination was His Grace Bishop Agathon of Brazil. The New priest will travel to the Monastery of Saint Pishoy in Wadi El Natroun Region, Egypt to spend his forty days and will return to begin his – …
Ordination of Fr. Antony Selim
On Thursday, June 16th, His Holiness Pope Shenouda III ordained the blessed servant Bishoy Mamdouh Selim as a priest for the Diocese of Los Angeles. The new priest received the name of Fr. Antony. The blessed ordination took place at the church of the Papal Residence in Cairo. The bishops who participated in the blessed ordination were His Grace Bishop Serapion, His Grace Bishop Beeman of Nagada and Quos; His Grace Bishop Youaness, General Bishop – …
Ordination of Fr. John Boutros
On Sunday, November 5th, 2006, at Saint Mark Church in Honolulu, Hawaii, His Grace Bishop Serapion ordained the blessed servant, Hanna Botrous, now Fr. John, as a priest for the Diocese of Los Angeles to serve Saint Mark Church in Hawaii. Prior to the priesthood ordination, on Saturday November 4th, he was ordained as a deacon (full rank). Participants in the Divine Liturgy were the reverend fathers: Fr. Anastasi St. Antony, Fr. Angelos Saad and – …