Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Los Angeles, Southern California, and Hawaii

After the passing of the 1965 Immigration Act, more Copts were able to gain entry into the United States in search of religious freedom, political stability, and economic opportunity.

In 1980, two new churches were established to service the region, Saint George in Bellflower, and Archangel Michael in Santa Ana.

During that year's Visit, Pope Shenouda III announced that the region had grown enough to warrant the establishment of a local Bishopric.

[2] On June 20, 2013, Pope Tawadros II decreed that the Archangels Michael and Gabriel Coptic Orthodox Church, in Fresno, would be incorporated into the diocese.

[3] On February 28, 2016, Pope Tawadros II elevated Bishop Serapion to the episcopal dignity of metropolitan.

[4] On February 15, 2019, Bishop Suriel relocated to assist Metropolitan Serapion in the service of the diocese.