Heg. Fr. Philopatier Mikhaeil

+ Was born on October 11th 1977 in Cairo , Egypt

+ He completed his B.S degree in accounting and business administration in Helwan University 2001 , then he was graduated from the clerical theological college ( Ava Rewaise , Cairo , Egypt ) and got his B.S degree in theology with Excellent mark in 2006

+ He served as a helper and secretary with the late Dr.Ragheb Moftah in the Coptic music and hymnology department in the Coptic studies institute – Anba Rewise , El Abbasya, Cairo from 1999 – 2001

+ He served in St.Mary’s church – El zaitoun , Cairo in the committee of the charity service with Fr.Botrous Gayed from 2006 till 2008 as a consecrated deacon .

+ He was ordained as priest by the blessed hands of the late pope Shenouda the third on November 14th 2009 to serve St.Mary’s church – El Mataryia , Cairo .

+ He was delegated by H.H pope Tawadrous and Fr. Dawoud Lamei to serve the Coptic community in South Africa from 2016 to 2019

+ He moved with his family to U.S through a selection from H.G. Bishop Karas to serve at the church of St. Anthony’s Church – Annville, PA .

+ Elevated to Hegumen by His Grace Bishop Karas on November 3, 2024