His Grace Bishop Serapion Declares One Week Fast for Egypt from 10/17-10/21 [Updated]
In response to the recent tragic events in Egypt, which are only the latest in a series of events targeting Coptic Christians with violence and injustice on account of their faith, His Grace Bishop Serapion has called for all of his children in this Christ-loving Diocese to spend one week of fasting and prayer for the sake of our brothers and sisters in Egypt beginning on Monday, October 17 and ending on Friday, October 21. – …
Statement of the Holy Synod on the Recent Violence against Copts in Egypt
The Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church under the leadership of Pope Shenouda III met with seventy in attendance on Monday October 10, 2011 in the Papal residence in Cairo, Egypt to discuss the events of the prior day in front of Maspiro where at least 24 of our beloved children have been killed and at least 200 have been injured. We ascertain that our Christian faith doesn’t allow us to use violence of – …
Day of Prayer and Commemoration: A New Vision for Egypt
LOS ANGELES – As post-Mubarak Egypt stands at a crossroads, Coptic Orthodox bishop His Grace Bishop Serapion is certain his hopes and vision for the new Egypt are shared not only by his homeland’s Christians, but lovers of freedom and human rights everywhere.“While we have a deep concern about the direction of the country, we still have strong hope and great dreams,” HG Bishop Serapion said Sunday afternoon at the Los Angeles Convention Center in – …
Digital Program and Schedule for Day of Prayer and Commemoration of Martyrs
On Sunday, February 27, 2011, His Grace Bishop Serapion and thousands of Copts from the Diocese and abroad will participate in an ecumenical Day of Prayer and Commemoration of the Martyrs of the 21st Century at the Los Angeles Convention Center from 3:00 to 5:00p.m.As part of our preparation for this historic events, please download the attached PDF Program and Prayer Book and PDF schedule for the event. Printed copies will be available at the event – …
Media Advisory for the February 27 Day of Prayer and Solidarity
LOS ANGELES – In the wake of the popular uprising that overthrew Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak, Egypt now stands at a crossroads with unprecedented opportunity to build a democratic society. Southern California Coptic Christians support the aim of their Coptic brothers and sisters in Egypt: to help create a new government that is fair and equitable to all citizens, ensures human rights for everyone and rejects extremism and discrimination in all forms.But many in the – …