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 Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos laid hands on and elevated Deacon Mikhail Ashamalla to the rank of Archdeacon.
Participated in the Divine Liturgy were Hegumens: Fr. Felimon Mikhail,
Presbyters: Fr. Mark Hanna, Fr. David Benjamin, Fr. Kyrillos Guirguis, and Archdeacon: Arsani Sidarous.
May God bless every work for the glory of His Holy Name!
