Statement Regarding the Olympics Ceremony from the Coptic Orthodox Bishops of North America
We express our profound dismay and condemnation over the recent portrayal of the Last Supper during the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics. This depiction, which featured a parody led by drag performers, has deeply offended Christians worldwide. The Last Supper was a sacred moment in the life of our Lord Jesus Christ exemplifying His ultimate sacrifice and love for humanity. To see it mocked in such a public and disrespectful manner is not – …
St. Athanasius & St. Cyril Coptic Orthodox Theological School (ACTS) is Now Accredited!
Now thanks be to God who always leads us in triumph in Christ, and through us diffuses the fragrance of His knowledge in every place.” (2 Cor 2:14) By the Grace of God, the prayers of the saints, and our dedicated board, faculty, and staff Saint Athanasius and Saint Cyril Coptic Orthodox Theological School has just achieved accreditation status by the Distance Education Accrediting Commission (DEAC)! This marks a significant milestone in our ongoing commitment – …
The 43rd Anniversary of the Priesthood Ordination of His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion!
On Saturday, July 18th, 1981, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion was ordained as a priest at El-Sourian Monastery. May God keep the fatherhood and the life of His Eminence for us for many years and peaceful times shepherding his flock in purity and righteousness.
The Grand Opening of Archangel Michael & Archangel Gabriel Coptic Orthodox Church Newly Built Building!
On the 1st Sunday of the blessed Coptic month of Abib, 1740, July 14, 2024, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Accompanied by His Grace Bishop Kyrillos Celebrated the Divine Liturgy at Archangel Michael & Archangel Gabriel Coptic Orthodox Church in Fresno, California, in their newly built building. Participated in the Divine Liturgy and in this Blessed Event were Hegumens: Fr. Felimon Mikhail, Fr. Athanasius Ragheb, Fr. Mina Gurgis, Presbyters: Fr. Mark Hanna, Fr. Philemon Nashed, and – …
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion celebrates the Vespers Prayer for the Feast of Apostles at St. Peter and St. Paul Coptic Orthodox Church!
On Thursday Eve, July 11, 2024, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion celebrated the Vespers of the Feast of the Apostles at St. Peter and St. Paul Coptic Orthodox Church. Participated in the Vespers Prayer were: Hegumen: Fr. Poules Megally, Presbyter: Fr. Isaac Androus. Blessed Feast of Apostles!