With great sadness, news of the most recent sectarian violence against Coptic Christians reached the Diocese of Los Angeles this evening.At least seven people when a car bomb exploded outside St. Mark and St. Peter the Seal of Martyrs Coptic Churc…
New Year’s Activities and Services

On behalf of Fr. Mina, Fr. Moses, and all the congregation, our parish wishes you all a blessed and joyful New Year 2011. As we reflect on all of the blessings God has bestowed upon us throughout 2010, not only individually, but also as a parish community, it is fitting that we look forward to 2011 with […]
Parishioners Serve the Homeless Before the Holidays

On Wednesday, December 22, parishioners from St. Demiana Church took the blessing of serving Christ by serving their brothers and sisters at God’s Extended Hand, a homeless kitchen and shelter in downtown San Diego. Under the guidance of Fr. Moses Samaan, the parishioners worked with members of St. Anthony Antiochian Orthodox Church as part of Focus North […]
Congratulations to Fr. Mina Wahba Youssef on 25 Years of Priesthood

Fr. Moses Samaan and the entire parish community of St. Demiana Coptic Orthodox Church joyfully congratulates our beloved Hegumen Father Mina Wahba Youssef on the 25th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. We pray that God may receive his prayers, bless his service, and grant him many more years of joyful service in our midst. […]
Statement from the Diocese of Los Angeles
Divine Liturgy — Friday, December 10, 2010
Service Opportunity for All Parishioners (Wednesday, Dec. 22)

FOCUS (Fellowship of Orthodox Christians United to Serve) San Diego teams feed Christ by feeding dinner to our homeless and needy brothers and sisters at God’s Extended Hand Mission in Downtown San Diego (www.godsextendedhand.com) every Wednesday and the first Thursday of each month. “I was hungry and you gave Me food.” In the spirit of this holiday […]