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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.

May 18, 2025

AXIOS! The Ordination of Deacon Mikhail Hanna

Christ is Risen! Truly Risen!On the 4th Sunday of Pentecost, Bashans 10, 1741, May 18, 2025, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham laid hands on and ordained the blessed servant Mr. Emad Hanna as Deacon Mikhail Hann …

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May 15, 2025

Bi-Annual Meeting of the Coptic Orthodox Metropolitans and Bishops of North America

Christ is Risen! Truly Risen!On the 4th week of Pentecost, Bashans 7, 1741, Thursday, May 15, 2025, The Bi-Annual Meeting of the Coptic Orthodox Metropolitans and Bishops of North America was held at St. Stephen Christian Retreat & Conference Cente …

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May 15, 2025

The Nicaea North American Theological Conference 2025

Christ is Risen! Truly Risen!The Nicaea North American Theological Conference 2025 was hosted by Saint Athanasius & Saint Cyril Coptic Orthodox Theological School (ACTS). The conference was being held at St. Stephen Christian Retreat & Conferen …

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May 11, 2025

His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Celebrates the Divine Liturgy at St. John Chrysostom American Coptic Orthodox Church

Christ is Risen! Truly He is Risen!On the 3rd Sunday of Pentecost, Bashans 3, 1741, May 11, 2025, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion celebrates the Divine Liturgy at St. John Chrysostom American Coptic Orthodox Church in San Juan Capistrano, California …

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May 10, 2025

St. Athanasius & St. Cyril Coptic Orthodox Theological School Hosts its 9th Commencement Ceremony 

Christ is Risen! Truly Risen! Newport Beach, California – St. Athanasius & St. Cyril Coptic Orthodox Theological School (ACTS) held its 9th annual commencement ceremony to honor the graduating class of 2025. The ceremony took place on Saturday, May …

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April 27, 2025

To our blessed mothers Barthenia, Eraei, Verena and Agnis

Translation of the Letter to the Mothers Barthenia, Eraei and Agnis.pdfDownload

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April 27, 2025

His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Celebrates the Divine Liturgy at St. Mark Church in Honolulu, Hawaii

Christ is Risen! Truly Risen! On Thomas Sunday, 1st Sunday of Pentecost, Baramoudah 19, 1741, April 27, 2025, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion celebrates the Divine Liturgy at St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church in Honolulu, Hawaii.  Participated in …

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April 26, 2025

‎⁨خطاب بخصوص الاعتكاف الروحي لراهبات دير مارجرجس مصر القديمة بديرهن في مصر

‎⁨خطاب بخصوص الاعتكاف الروحي لراهبات دير مارجرجس مصر القديمة بديرهن في مصر – Apr 25 2025 – 7-12 PM⁩.pdfDownload

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April 20, 2025

Christ is Risen! Truly Risen!The Reception of the Glorious Feast of Resurrection

On Sunday, Baramoudah 12, 1741, April 20, 2025, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham received His Excellency Ambassador Hossam Ali, Consul General of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Los Angeles, along with His Excell …

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April 20, 2025

Christ is Risen! Truly Risen! 

His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, Accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos Celebrates the Feast of the Glorious Resurrection at St. Maurice Coptic Orthodox Church On the Eve of Saturday, Baramoudah 11, 1741 April 19, 2025 …

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April 19, 2025

Paschal Message for the Feast of the Resurrection 2025

“He Saw and Believed” (Jn 20:8) My Beloved, the Blessed Children of the Holy Church, Christ is Risen, Truly Risen! I am pleased to congratulate you all on the Glorious Feast of the Holy Resurrection and wish you a blessed feast, protected by the blessi …

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April 18, 2025

His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Celebrates The Great Friday of The Holy Pascha at St. George El Mozahem Coptic Orthodox Church 

On Friday, Baramoudah 10, 1741, April 18, 2025, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Celebrated The Great Friday of The Holy Pascha at St. George El Mozahem Coptic Orthodox Church in Hemet, California.  Participated in the prayer was Presbyter: Fr. …

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Posted by Fr. Moses Samaan

July 17, 2012