AXIOS! The Ordination of Deacon Girgis Hanna! AXIOS! The Elevation of Deacon Mikhail Ashamalla to the rank of Archdeacon!
On the 1st Sunday of the blessed Coptic month of Babah, October 13, 2024, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos laid hands on and ordained the blessed servant Mr. Atef Hanna as Deacon Girgis Hanna for the Christ loving Diocese of Los Angeles to serve at Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church in Santa Ana, California. In addition, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop – …
Celebrating the Feast of St. Ursus and St. Victor of the Theban Legion at St. Maurice Coptic Orthodox Church!
On Saturday Evening, October 12th, 2024, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion celebrated the Vespers Prayer and added spices to the relics of St. Ursus and St. Victor of the Theban Legion at St. Maurice Coptic Orthodox Church in Pomona, California. Participated in the Vespers Prayer were Hegumen: Fr. Mina Girgis, Presbyters: Fr. Mark Malak and Fr. Paul Isaac. May the intercession of St. Ursus and St. Victor of the Theban Legion be wish us all.
Diocese Clergy Meeting October 2024!
On the 30th Day of the blessed Coptic month of Tout, 1741, Thursday, October 10, 2024, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion, accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos met with the diocesan clergy at St. John Coptic Orthodox Church in West Covina, 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 work for – …
ACTS Theological School Recently Completed a Remarkable Study Tour!
ACTS Theological School recently completed a remarkable study tour, offering participants a journey through some of Europe’s most significant spiritual and historical sites. The tour began in Geneva, where attendees traveled by train to Lausanne for the first of many memorable stops. A visit to the ancient St. Maurice Abbey, a site dedicated to the memory of the Theban Legion, provided a profound connection to the early Christian faith and the martyrs who stood as – …
Celebrating the feast of St. Maurice at Basilique de Saint-Maurice, Switzerland!
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Accompanied by His Grace Bishop Luke, Bishop of The French Districts of Switzerland & South France, His Grace Bishop Abraham, and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos celebrated the Divine Liturgy for the feast of St. Maurice at Basilique de Saint-Maurice, in Switzerland. May the intercessions of St. Maurice be with us all!
The Blessed Visit of His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos to the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Turin and Rome, Italy!
His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion Accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos visited the blessed Diocese of Turin and Rome, Italy under the Auspices of His Grace Bishop Barnaba, Bishop of Turin and Rome, Italy along with a delegation of Priests and a study group from St. Athanasius and St. Cyril Coptic Orthodox Theological School (ACTS). May God bless every work for the glory of His holy name!