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 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.
