Claremont Address of His Holiness Pope Tawadros II
On October 19, 2015 during the first pastoral visit of His Holiness Pope Tawadros II to the Blessed Diocese of Los Angeles, Southern California and Hawaii, HH inaugurated the Saint Athanasius and Saint Cyril Coptic Orthodox Theological School, and welcomed Claremont School of Theology and Claremont Graduate University. During that blessed occasion, His Holiness delivered his Claremont Papal Address. Categories: News
His Holiness Pope Tawadros II Blesses ACTS
Monday, October 19th, marked a historical inaugural day blessed by the presence of His Holiness Pope Tawadros II, on his first tour of the United States as Pope. Gathered in the Claremont School of Theology’s Kresge Chapel to celebrate the Day of Inauguration graced by His Holiness, were distinguished guests and scholars including His Grace Bishop Serapion, His Grace Bishop Karas, His Grace Bishop Angelos, His Grace Bishop Pavli, President of Claremont Graduate University Robert – …
Bishop Serapion and Archimandrite Irenei Bless Convocation Ceremony
Saturday September 12, 2015 brought together a variety of people from across the Los Angeles diocese to celebrate the beginnings of the St. Athanasius and St. Cyril Coptic Orthodox Theological School. Members of the Clergy, board of trustees, faculty, prospective students, and guests gathered together at the Claremont School of Theology campus, the site of the burgeoning theological school, to hear from His Grace Bishop Serapion of the Diocese of Los Angeles, Southern California and – …
St. Athanasius and St. Cyril Theological Library Orientation on September 12
The St. Athanasius and St. Cyril Theological Library cordially invites you to its Orientation on September 12 at the Claremont School of Theology, Seely G. Mudd Theater. Among the speakers are His Grace Bishop Serapion and the Very Reverend Professor Archimandrite Irenei (Steenberg), who will speak about ecumenical issues among the Orthodox Church today. For more information, please visit this link.
Bishop Serapion Meets with President of CST
On August 5, His Grace Bishop Serapion met with Dr. Hah-Jin Jeffrey Kuan, the president of Claremont School of Theology along with representatives of CST and ACTS to explore the possibilities of academic relationships between the two schools of theology. As a result a Memorandum of Understanding will be drafted between the two theological schools shortly. Tags: agreement, Bishop, CST, Kuan, MOU, Serapion Categories: Education,News
Notre Dame Comes to ACTS
After a series of meetings, Dr. John C. Cavidini distinguished professor of Theology, Director of the Institute of Church Life, and former chair of the Department of Theology at the University of Notre Dame has graciously agreed to offer courses in Biblical Studies and Theology at St. Athanasius and St. Cyril Theological School. Prof. Cavadini will offer the first course this semester, “Patristic Exegesis” is the equivalent of New Testament II course. Course Description Tags: – …
ACTS Goes to Moscow
On May 18, 2015, Fr. John Paul from ACTS met with the Vice Rector of Ss. Cyril and Methodius Institute for Post-Graduate Studies of the Moscow Patriarchate and other representatives of the Institute to coordinate the efforts between the Coptic and Russian Churches. Among these efforts involves exchange of students and professors, as well as involvement in theological conferences. The school then extended an invitation to their International Patristics Conference on John Cassian next November, – …
ACTS in Rome
On June 2, 2015, representatives of ACTS met with Dr. Philippe Luisier, S.J. of the Pontifical Orientale Institute (PIO) in Rome in efforts to establish future courses and programs for visiting professors and students. The PIO has begun a restructuring which placed Fr. Samir Khalil Samir, Egyptian-born Jesuit, as pro-rector during the transition. Fr. Sunny Thomas Kokkaravalayil was named pro-dean of the canon law faculty and Fr. Edward Farrugia was named pro-dean of Eastern Church – …
Congratulations to Fr. John Paul Abdelsayed on Completing his Doctoral Studies
The Diocese community joyfully congratulates the Very Reverend Fr. Dr. John Paul Abdelsayed of the St. Paul Brotherhood for completing his Ph.D. program at Notre Dame University and successfully defending his dissertation on Christ the High Priest in the works of St. Cyril of Alexandria. Attending the defense were our beloved father, His Grace Bishop Serapion, Fr. Ishak Boulos, and Fr. Arsany Paul from the St. Paul Brotherhood. After several years serving out of the – …
Summer Course in Theological Fathers (June 25-August 8, 2013)
With the blessing and support of our blessed father, His Grace Bishop Serapion, we joyfully announce the first summer course for the Diocese in Theological Studies. This course will begin next week (Tuesday June 25) and extend to the beginning of August on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3-5 pm at St. Maurice. This course is designed for serious servants seeking advanced theological studies. We hope this will extend to a full theological studies in the Fall – …
St. Athanasius & St. Cyril Theological Library Conference 2010
The Diocese is pleased to announce the annual St. Athanasius and St. Cyril Theological Library Conference. The Conference will be presented by His Grace Bishop Serapion and Rev. Fr. George Dragas. This year’s topic will highlight “St. Cyril of Alexandria: A Model of Holiness in the Orthodox Tradition”. The Conference will be held at St. John Coptic Orthodox Church on Friday July 9th and Saturday July 10th 2010. Youth are especially encouraged to attend Friday – …
Third Annual Patristics Conference a Blessed Success
On July 10-11, 2009, Saint Athanasius and Saint Cyril Theological Library held its Third Annual Patristics Conference featuring His Grace Bishop Serapion, the Reverend Protopresbyter Father George Dion. Dragas, and Deacon Severus Mikhail. With God’s grace and through your prayers, the conference was a tremendous blessing and success. The conference commenced with a general youth meeting at St. Maurice Coptic Orthodox Church on Friday, July 10, 2009. Earlier that morning, the church celebrated the Feast – …