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Holy Cross Coptic Orthodox Church was established on October 16, 2013 as the second parish to serve the County of San Diego. It began as an idea to serve families living in the northern part of the county, which includes the cities of Oceanside, Carlsbad, San Marcos, Escondido and more. The first service was held in Oceanside under the care of His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion during the three-day Feast of the Cross in September 2013. Since then several priests have served the parish during the weekly Divine Liturgy on Sundays. Now, Father George Awad is serving this congregation.
The Mission of Holy Cross Coptic Orthodox Church in San Diego is to worship, to love and to serve. The Church strive to serve the local community in the image of Christ, to be faithful in fulfilling the commandment of Christ to “Go into all the world and make disciples of all Nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all [things that He has] commanded” so that all people may be saved and come to the knowledge of the truth: To preach, in accordance with God’s will, the fullness of the gospel of the Kingdom to the peoples of San Diego county and to invite them to become members of the Orthodox Church. To be the body of Christ and to be faithful to the tradition of the Holy Orthodox Church. To witness to the truth, and by God’s grace and in the power of the Holy Spirit, to reveal Christ’s way of sanctification and eternal salvation to all. Our service includes celebrating the Holy Mysteries, while furthering the traditions of the Coptic Orthodox Church through Sunday School and assorted Bible studies and fellowships. As the church grows in San Diego county community, it will strive to further reach out and serve the community in every aspect.
