Father Matthew Mikhaiel was born in Bani Suif, Egypt. He was a senior information security auditor. His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos ordained him as a Full Deacon on November 28, 2025. On November 30, 2025, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham, and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos laid hands and ordained him a priest to serve at St. George Coptic Orthodox Church in Bellflower, California.
