“The Lord has done great things for us, and we are glad” (Ps 126:3). On Wednesday, September 30, 2015, His Grace Abba Serapion ordained Mr. Beshoy Dawood as a deacon in anticipation of his ordination as a presbyter on Sunday, October 4 to serve at St. Demiana Church in Bakersfield.   Abba Serapion also ordained eight young cantors (Psaltos) to serve in the parish. May God bless their service and grant them the fruit of – …

Saturday September 12, 2015 brought together a variety of people from across the Los Angeles diocese to celebrate the beginnings of the St. Athanasius and St. Cyril Coptic Orthodox Theological School. Members of the Clergy, board of trustees, faculty, prospective students, and guests gathered together at the Claremont School of Theology campus, the site of the burgeoning theological school, to hear from His Grace Bishop Serapion of the Diocese of Los Angeles, Southern California and – …

“And no man takes this honor to himself, but he who is called by God, just as Aaron was.” ‭‭(Heb‬ ‭5:4‬) With great joy, the Diocese announces the ordination of a new priest for St. Demiana Coptic Orthodox Church in Bakersfield. The candidate, Mr. Beshoy Dawood, will be ordained by His Grace Bishop Serapion as a Deacon on Wednesday, September 30 and later ordained as a presbyter on Sunday, October 4 at St. Demiana Church. – …

With great joy and enthusiasm, we present to you The Holy Theotokos, part of the Treasures of the Fathers of the Church series. This book contains excerpts from patristic writings related to the Holy Virgin Mary. In addition, the book features several theological articles related to the place and faith of the Holy Theotokos in the Orthodox Church. ​~ From Preface by His Grace Bishop Serapion ​ ​O​ people of Christ, let us acclaim her – …

One of our newest parishes, Holy Transfiguration American Coptic Orthodox Church, announces their new address for all services beginning October 1: [googlemap width=”100%” height=”300″ address=”15330 Fairfield Ranch, Chino Hills, CA”] 15330 Fairfield Ranch Rd, Unit B Chino Hills, CA 91709 God willing, the congregation will settle at this address for at least the next two years.

The Diocese today commemorated the one-year anniversary after the departure of Reverend Hegumen Father Bishoy Gobreial who faithfully served St. Mark Coptic Orthodox Church in Los Angeles from 1979 until his departure from this vale of tears on September 14, 2014.As a dedicated servant, he also served elsewhere in the Diocese and North America, and was instrumental in establishing parishes in Bellflower, West Covina, Santa Monica, Fresno, Bakersfield, Las Vegas, and more.For this reason, the – …