05/08/2026
Seventy-five years of fellowship, faith, and service to the Arab American community were celebrated in a warm gathering in Los Angeles hosted by Esper Kanaan, bringing together distinguished religious and community leaders from across Southern California.
The Consul General of Lebanon in Los Angeles, Charbel Nassar, joined His Eminence Metropolitan Saba, Metropolitan of All North America, His Grace Bishop Anthony, His Grace Bishop Elias Ziadan, His Grace Bishop Francois Beyrouti, and numerous clergy members from the Orthodox, Maronite, and Melkite Churches in Los Angeles County for the 75th anniversary celebration of The Loafers.
Founded in 1950 by Orthodox Christian men of Lebanese heritage, The Loafers have long represented a remarkable tradition of fellowship, prayer, generosity, and commitment to the betterment of the Arab American community through charitable support and educational scholarships.
The gathering reflected the enduring values of unity, faith, heritage, and community service that continue to strengthen the Lebanese and wider Arab American presence in Los Angeles.