Father Gabriel Iskander was born in Mansoura, Egypt. Father Gabriel was an Electrical/Telecommunication Engineer. His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Suriel, His Grace Bishop Abraham, and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos ordained him as Full Deacon on August 13, 2023. On August 20, 2023, His Eminence and Their Graces ordained him as Prestyber to serve at St. Justina Coptic Orthodox Church in Rancho Cucamonga, California.