The Departure of Deacon Bernaba El-Masry
“So it was, as soon as the days of his service were completed, that he departed to his own house” (Luke 1:23). His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, along with Their Graces, His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos, as well as the clergy and congregation of the Diocese of Los Angeles, Southern California, And Hawaii the beloved of Christ, bid farewell, with hope in the Resurrection, to the beloved faithful servant, Deacon Bernaba El-Masry. – …
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion celebrates the Divine Liturgy at St. Macarius The Great Coptic Orthodox Church
On the 1st Sunday of the blessed Coptic month of Kiahk, 1741, December 15, 2024, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St. Macarius The Great Coptic Orthodox Church in Santa Maria, California. His Eminence ordained one of the faithful to the rank of Psaltos (Chanters). Participated in the Divine Liturgy was: Fr. Timothy St. Paul. May God bless every work for the glory of His holy name.
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion celebrates the Divine Liturgy at St. Barbara American Coptic Orthodox Church
On the 5th day of the blessed Coptic month of Kiahk, 1741, Saturday, December 14, 2024, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St. Barbara American Coptic Orthodox Church in Santa Barbara, California. His Eminence consecrated Altar Vessels, and ordained one of the faithful to the rank of Subdeacon and four of the faithful to the rank of Psaltos (Chanters). Participated in the Divine Liturgy was: Fr. Timothy St. Paul. May God bless every – …
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Celebrates the Divine Liturgy at St. John The Baptist Coptic Orthodox Church
On the 4th day of the blessed Coptic month of Kiahk, 1741, Friday, December 13, 2024, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St. John The Baptist Coptic Orthodox Church in Oxnard, California. Participated in the Divine Liturgy were: Presbyters: Fr. Youssef Zaki, and Fr. David Elshewekh. May God bless every work for the glory of His holy name.
Diocese Clergy Meeting December 2024!
On the 26th Day of the blessed Coptic month of Hatour, 1741, Thursday, December 5, 2024, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham, and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos met with the diocesan clergy at St. Mercurius And St. Abraam Coptic Orthodox Church in Torrance, California, for the regular monthly meeting. The day began with the celebration of the Divine Liturgy followed by an agape meal and the meeting. May God bless every – …