Ministries

The work of the diocese is carried out through the central administration, the parish churches, and the respective ministries with their subsidiary committees. Links to the individual ministries are found below and to the right.

  • Santa Verena Charity

    Learn about Santa Verena Charity, the official charity of the Diocese of Los Angeles under the auspices of His Grace Bishop Serapion with active projects around the world

  • Youth Ministry

    A Church without a youth is a Church without a future. — Thrice-Blessed Pope Shenouda III Arabic Youth MinistryArabic speaking youth oftentimes feel uncomfortable at the English speaking youth meetings. Many churches desired to have a second youth grou …

  • Celibate Orders

    Celibacy is living a chaste life, decision not to marry during the time committed to the service. St. Paul speaks much about his life of celibacy: “He who is unmarried cares for the things of the Lord—how he may please the Lord.” (1 Cor. 7:32-35). St. …

  • Education and Learning

    America is a land of opportunity. Education is a major key to success and advancement in society. Fortunately, Coptic immigrants value education for their children. St. Athanasius and St. Cyril Theological LibraryThe ancient theological Library of Alex …

  • Family Services

    One of the three items highlighted by H.G. Bishop Serapion on December 23rd, 1995 was the strengthening of the family. For the first ten years of the new bishopric, many services evolved in several churches such as parenting classes at Holy Virgin Mary …

  • LogosTV

    LogosTV is an Orthodox TV Station known also as Logos TV America founded under the auspices of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Los Angeles, Southern California, and Hawaii through the guidance and prayers of His Grace Bishop Serapion. Its mission is to …