Fr. Felimon Mikhail

Father Felimon Mikhail was born in Fayoum, Egypt in 1939.

He earned a Medical degree in 1961 from Ain Shams University in Cairo, a Diploma General Surgery in 1968, and a Diploma in Orthopedic Surgery in 1971. Until his ordination into the priesthood, he worked in the Egyptian Army and at Helwan Orthopedic Hospital in a suburb of Cairo as a surgeon. He served as a Sunday School teacher and later as the head of Sunday School at St. George Church in Manshiat El Sadr, Cairo.

He was ordained to the priesthood on November 19th, 1972 by His Holiness Pope Shenouda III and later was elevated to the rank of Hegumen on September 19th, 1975 by His Holiness Pope Shenouda III. He served as a priest at St. Mary and St. Athanasius Church in Medinat Nasr, Cairo, 1972-1975. He came to serve at St. Mark Church in Los Angeles from September 1975 to November 1977, before returning to his church in Cairo.

He came back to California in July 1986 to serve at Archangel Michael where he has been serving ever since. He has been instrumental in overseeing Pope Shenouda III’s Coptic Seminary since it opened its doors in November 1989, which is now formally known as St. Athanasius and St. Cyril’s Theological Seminary (ACTS). He has been a true father for thousands of Copts, especially those who have passed through Orange County and has aided in the establishment of numerous churches throughout Southern California. His impact on the people, church, and diocese cannot be understated.

Fr. Youhanna Ibrahim

Father Youhanna Ibrahim was born in Luxor, Egypt on September 7th, 1956.

He earned his Medical Degree in 1979 and his Masters in Internal Medicine in 1988 from Ain Shams University. He practiced medicine and served churches in multiple cities in Egypt and Oman for twenty years including helping establish a free community clinic in St. George, Helipolis with two other physicians rooted in the church. Since then, this clinic has now grown to be a vital part of the community.

He immigrated to the United States with his wife and two children in 1999 and served at Archangel Michael Church in Santa Ana. On June 30th, 2002 His Grace Bishop Serapion, His Eminence Metropolitan Pachomious, and His Grace Bishop Youssef ordained him presbyter to serve at Archangel Michael. After his ordination, he initiated a Young Professionals Meeting in 2003 which is still active as one of the longest running church services available at Archangel Michael. Then on March 30th, 2022, he was elevated to the priestly dignity of Hegumen by His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by Their Graces, Bishop Abraham and Bishop Kyrillos.

Fr. Mark Hanna

Father Mark Hanna was born Habeeb Hanna in Egypt on November 27th, 1965. He earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Business in 1989 from Ain Shams University and shortly afterward, married his wife, Nermine, in 1992.

He served for several years at St. George Church “Hamamat el Qoba” in Cairo as a Youth Leader and in Choir. After moving to London for a short time, he immigrated to the United States on July 2nd, 2001 and lived in Fountain Valley, CA. He quickly found Archangel Michael Church and his desire to serve the Lord was strong. He, his wife, and their three sons have attended and served at Archangel Michael Church ever since.

On November 27th, 2011 His Grace Bishop Serapion ordained him presbyter to serve at the church permanently. Since his ordination, his impact has been immeasurable. His love and focus on the Liturgical Prayers has influenced many to deepen their relationships with God with prayer and fasting. 

Fr. David Benjamin

Father David Benjamin was born Hany Benjamin in Sohag, Egypt on October 19th, 1974. He was a Pharmacist before he was called to the priesthood.

His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos ordained him as Full Deacon on May 31st, 2018, during the monthly clergy meeting. He was then ordained as Presbyter on June 3rd, 2018, to serve at Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church in Santa Ana, California.

Fr. Kyrillos Guirguis

Father Kyrillos Guirguis was born Andrew Guirguis in Boston, Massachusetts in June 1984. He was a Pharmacist before he was called to the priesthood.

His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Abraham and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos ordained him as Full Deacon on December 1st, 2018, and then ordained him as Presbyter on December 2nd, 2018, to serve at Archangel Michael Coptic Orthodox Church in Santa Ana, California.