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.
ACTS First Hymns Concert
On Sunday, March 26, 2023, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos, attended special concert for the hymns of the Great Fast, Pascha, and Holy Resurrection. This event was hosted by ACTS …
The First Divine Liturgy at Christ the Savior American Coptic Orthodox Church New Home
On Sunday, March 26, 2023, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos celebrated the first divine liturgy at Christ the Savior American Coptic Orthodox Church in Chatsworth, California. Apa …
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Receives the Minister of State for Emigration and Egyptian
On Monday, March 20, 2023, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos received the Minister of State for Emigration and Egyptian, Minister Soha Gendi and the Ambassador Ahamed Shaheen, Consu …
March 2023 Clergy Meeting at Holy Cross Coptic Orthodox Church
On March 16, 2023, His Eminence Metropolitan, accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham, and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos, met with the diocesan clergy at Holy Cross Coptic Orthodox Church in Escondido, California for the regular monthly meeting. The day be …
The Consecration of St. John The Baptist Coptic Orthodox Church
On The Third Sunday of the Great Fast, March 12, 2023, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos consecrated St. John The Baptist Coptic Orthodox Church in Oxnard, California. The mai …
AXIOS! AXIOS! AXIOS! Abba Serapion the Metropolitan!
Today marks the 7th 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 the …
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion welcomed the President of the Catholic University of America, Dr. Peter Kilpatrick
On Sunday, February 19, 2023, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos, Dean of ACTS, as well as members of faculty, staff and Alumni, welcomed the President of the Catholic University of …
AXIOS The Ordination of Fr. Elijah Ghali
On Sunday, February 19, 2023, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, along with Their Graces, Bishop Abraham and Bishop Kyrillos ordained the blessed servant, Deacon Elijah, as a priest in the Diocese of Los Angeles. He was given the name, Fr. Elijah Ghal …
19th Meeting of the Joint International Commission for Theological Dialogue between the Catholic Church and the Oriental Orthodox
Wadi al-Natrun, Egypt, January 31, 2023 – His Grace Bishop Kyrillos, Dean of St. Athanasius and St. Cyril Coptic Theological School (ACTS) and Coptic Orthodox Auxiliary Bishop in the Diocese of Los Angeles, California, USA, co-chaired the ni …
Axios! The Ordination of Deacon Elijah
On the 22nd of the blessed month of Tobe, Saturday February 4, 2023, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Suriel and His Grace Bishop Abraham laid hands on and ordained the blessed servant Jack Ghaly, as Deacon Elijah, for …
Celebrating the Feast of St. Anthony at St. Anthony Coptic Orthodox Monastery
On the 22nd of the blessed month of Tobe, January 30, 2023, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St. Anthony Coptic Orthodox Monastery and ordained Four of the blessed Monks to the …
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St. Verena & The Three Holy Youth Coptic Orthodox Church
On the Third Sunday of the blessed month of Tobe, January 29, 2023, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St. Verena & The Three Holy Youth in the City of Orange, California. His Eminence ordained one of the faithful t …