On Saturday, June 2nd 2011, His Grace Mar Awa Royel was received by His Eminence Mor Clemis Eugene Kaplan and His Eminence Mor Cyril Afram Karim of the Syrian Orthodox Church in the USA.
Read More »Vacation Bible School Draws Children to the Son
The Holy Apostolic Catholic Assyrian Church of the East central valley parishes of California hosted their second annual Vacation Bible School (VBS) around a "Son Surf Beach Bash" theme.
Read More »H.G. Mar Awa Participates in London Syriac Seminar
His Grace Mar Awa Royel, Bishop of California and Secretary of the Holy Synod of the Assyrian Church of the East, has delivered the keynote address at the annual Christianity in Iraq Seminar Day held in London.
Read More »Secretary of the Holy Synod Visits the Patriarch of Constantinople
On Monday, May 2, 2011 His Grace Mar Awa Royel, Bishop of California and Secretary of the Holy Synod was received in audience by His All Holiness Bartholomew I, Archbishop of Constantinople and Ecumenical Patriarch.
Read More »St George’s Altar Consecrated
Parishioners of St George's Church in Ceres, California have gathered to witness the consecration of the new altar at the church.
Read More »Mayor Saves Historic Church
Turlock’s earliest Assyrian church, set for demolition, was saved this week by the efforts of Turlock Mayor John Lazar.
Read More »First English Mass Celebrated in San Jose
The Holy Eucharist in the English language has been celebrated for the first time at Mar Yosip Parish in San Jose, California.
Read More »California Parish Stays Strong After Fire
Faithful members of St Zaia's Parish in Modesto, California are continuing regular spiritual services in their church hall, following a damaging fire in the cathedral.
Read More »Youth Ordained in California
His Grace Mar Awa Royel, Bishop of California and Secretary of the Holy Synod has raised three young men to various ranks of the diaconate.
Read More »California Celebrates First English Christmas Mass
The Diocese of California has for the first time celebrated the Holy Feast of the Nativity of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in the English language.
Read More »Response to Cor-bishop Felix Shabi
Clarification from the Secretariat of the Holy Synod
The Secretariat of the Holy Synod responds to the recent distortion of facts by Chaldean Catholic Clergy regarding the deposed bishop Ashur Soro
Read More »Official Proclamation for Assyrian Martyrs Day
Assyrian Martyrs Day, the 7th of August, has been officially recognized with a City Proclamation by the City of Modesto
Read More »Diocesan Youth Core Group Established
“The focal mission of this group,” Reverend Genard states, “is to strive for the betterment of the current ministries.
Read More »Joint Youth Bible Study
On Saturday August 28th, 2010 the A.C.O.E, Diocese of California youth ministry held its monthly Joint Bible Study (JBS) at Larsa Hall in Turlock, California, which saw youth members of Mar Yoisp, Mar Zaia, Mar Gewargis and Mar Addai Parishes coming together in the love of Christ and His life-giving word. The topic for this month’s discussion was “Media and its Influence on Our Christian Lives.” The day commenced with the Assyrian Church of the East liturgical Morning Prayer lead by Reverend Genard Lazar – Diocesan Youth Coordinator, numerous deacons, and all youth members. After the prayer, all attendees were welcomed by Deacon Ramil Bivyodavid, Vice President of the Mar Addai youth ministry, which was the hosting parish for this month’s JBS. Deacon Ramil expressed his gratitude to everyone who attended and urged those who were attending for the first time to engage with this month’s topic, discuss, learn, and join their fellow brothers and sisters in Christ for fellowship. After a few instructions and breakfast, as prepared by the Mar Addai Parish youth committee, all attendees were divided up in groups based on age and dispersed with their respective bible studies leaders for discussion. In these small groups, various …
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