The Diocese keeps her congregations informed about the latest news and events within the Diocese and abroad through news stories, press releases, announcements, and more. Check this section often for the latest from the Diocese.
AXIOS! AXIOS! AXIOS! Abba Serapion the Metropolitan
Today marks the 10th year anniversary of His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion to the rank of Metropolitan. On Sunday, February 28, 2016, His Holiness Pope Tawadros II elevated Bishop Serapion to the episcopal dignity of Metropolitan. May the Lord keep th …
🕊️ Lenten Liturgies Directory – Holy Great Fast 2026
As we journey together through the Holy Great Fast, a complete directory of Lenten liturgies was compiled to help you plan and attend throughout the season. 🔗 https://liturgies.notion.site You may choose your preferred viewing format: Region View (Defa …
AXIOS! Ordination of a New Priest
On the 1st Sunday of the blessed Great Lent Fast, 15 Amshir, 1742 AM, year of the Martyrs, February 22, 2026 AD, After the prayer of Reconciliation, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillo …
The 2nd Anniversary of the Heavenly Departure of the Very Reverend Hegumen Father Raphael Hanna
On the 14th day of the blessed Coptic month of Amshir, 1742 AM, of the Martyrs, Saturday, February 21, 2026 AD, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham celebrated the Divine Liturgy and the 2nd year heavenly commemora …
AXIOS! The Ordination of Deacon Pachomius Abdelsayed
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 blesse …
AXIOS! Ordination of a New Priest
On the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord in the Temple and the commemoration of the 21 Coptic Martyrs of Libya, 2nd Sunday of the blessed Coptic month of Amshir, 1742 AM, year of the Martyrs, February 15th, 2026 AD, After the prayer of Reconciliati …
AXIOS! Ordination of a New Archdeacon
On the 1st Sunday of the blessed Coptic month of Amshir, 1742 AM, year of the Martyrs, February 8, 2026 AD, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and laid hands on and ordained the blessed servant Dr. Nabil Joseph a …
Thirty Years of Service
With great joy and thanksgiving to our Lord Jesus Christ, yesterday we celebrated the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Los Angeles, Southern California, and Hawaii. This blessed milestone offers us a moment to ref …
AXIOS! The Ordination of Father Moses Yacoub
On the 4th Sunday of the blessed Coptic month of Tubah, 1742 AM, year of the Martyrs, February 1st, 2026 AD, After the prayer of Reconciliation, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos la …
The Receiving of the Relics of St. John Chrysostom
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos celebrated the Vespers prayer of the 4th Sunday of the blessed Coptic Month of Tubah, 1742 AM, year of the Martyrs, January 31, 2026 AD, and the re …
AXIOS! The Ordination of Father Kyrillos Hanna
On the 3rd Sunday of the blessed Coptic month of Tubah, 1742, AD of the Martyrs, January 25, 2026, After the prayer of Reconciliation His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos laid hands on …
The Third Anniversary of the Heavenly Departure of the Very Reverend Hegumen Father Abrahim Aziz Gindi
On the 16th day of the blessed Coptic month of Tubah, 1742, AD of the Martyrs, Saturday, January 24, 2026, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion celebrated the Divine Liturgy and the 3rd year heavenly commemoration of the departure of Hegumen Father Abrah …
