Father Macarius Refela was born in Los Angeles, California. He was a Periodontist before he was called to the priesthood. 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 October 31, 2021, and then ordained him as Presbyter on January 9, 2022, to serve at St. Marina Coptic Orthodox Church in Irvine, California.
