The Sixth Annual Orthodox Day of Praise takes place on Saturday, May 18, 2013 at Saint Peter and Saint Paul Coptic Orthodox Church in Santa Monica, California. With the permission of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Southern California and Hawaii, led by…
Pope Tawadros and Coptic Orthodox Delegation in Historic Meeting with Pope Francis
May 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Bishop Serapion Joins H.H. Pope Tawadros in Vatican to Meet H.H. Pope Francis
May 9, 2013 By Leave a Comment
On Wednesday, May 8, His Grace Bishop Serapion traveled to the Vatican to join a delegation of Coptic Orthodox bishops accompanying His Holiness Pope Tawadros II in an historic visit to meet His Holiness Pope Francis of the Roman Catholic Church. Pope Tawadros’ visit marks the first official visit by the Pope of Alexandria to […]
Marital Enrichment Seminar 2013
April 18, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Saturday June 22, 2013 – Saturday June 22, 2013 3803 W. Mission Blvd. Map and Directions | Register Description: Through the blessings and prayers of our beloved father, His Grace Bishop Serapion, the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Los Angeles and the Santa Monica Family Education committee joyously presents this annual seminar for married couples to […]
Diocese Condemns Senseless Attacks at Boston Marathon
April 16, 2013 By Leave a Comment
LOS ANGELES, April 16, 2013 – The Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Los Angeles, led by His Grace, Bishop Serapion, vehemently condemns the attacks that occurred yesterday at the Boston Marathon, killing at least three people and injuring dozens more. “It is with profound sadness that we learned of the tragic events in Boston,” said Bishop Serapion. […]
Statement of the Holy Clergy Synod in Response to the Recent Violence against Copts
April 10, 2013 By Leave a Comment
On Thursday, April 8, 2013, under the auspices of His Grace Bishop Serapion, the Diocese Holy Clergy Synod gathered to explicitly condemn the recent violence against Copts in Egypt that led to the martyrdom of at least five innocent Coptic Christians. Read the statement: Immediate Release – Khosos & Abbasaya
Bishop Serapion Demands Justice and Peace for Egypt’s Millions of Christians
April 8, 2013 By Leave a Comment
The official press release of the Diocese concerning the recent attacks of Christians at the Coptic Headquarters in Cairo, Egypt. The Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Los Angeles, lead by His Grace Bishop Serapion, vehemently condemns the attacks which occurred over the weekend, first in the north of Cairo city of Al-Khosous on Saturday, and later on Sunday, […]
Holy Pascha Week Retreat in Hawai’i
February 26, 2013 By Leave a Comment
This year, spend Holy Pascha Week in an individual retreat at St. Mark’s Church in Honolulu. From the Lazarus Saturday until the Feast of Resurrection (April 27-May 5) participants will benefit from attending all of the blessed church services of the week, and supplemented by guided meditations, quiet time, and review of hymns. The cost […]
Rules for Partaking of the Mystery During Late Liturgies
February 24, 2013 By Leave a Comment
Today, our beloved father, His Grace Bishop Serapion, clarified the rules of fasting in our Diocese for partaking of the Mystery during Liturgies that end late in the day (i.e., 6:00 or 7:00 p.m.). He writes to us, Dear Reverend Fathers and blessed Congregations, I wish you all blessed and fruitful Great Lent. One of the great […]
Invitation to First Annual Commemoration of the Departure of Pope Shenouda III
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Axios! The Ordination of Fr. George Aziz
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Axios! Ordination of Two Deacons for the Diocese
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