Early Life:

• Born: October 10, 1952 in Khartoum, Sudan
• Immigrated to Sydney, Australia with family on August 7, 1970
• Studied Accountancy in Sydney, completed in 1972

Spiritual Path:

• Served as a Deacon and youth leader in Sydney
• In 1978, traveled to Egypt to pursue monastic life at St. Anthony Monastery

Ordinations:

• Became a Monk: April 8, 1979
• Ordained a Priest: May 1979
• Elevated to Hegomen: May 1980
• All ordinations by H.H. Pope Shenouda III

Service in Australia:

• Returned in 1980 to serve in multiple Coptic churches across Australia
• Served in Melbourne, Sydney, Perth, Canberra, Brisbane, Adelaide, and Tasmania

St. Shenouda Monastery:

• Land acquired in 1993, monastic life began in 1995
• Took charge in 2006
• Ordained Bishop on June 7, 2009
• Officially recognized by Australian Parliament in 2011

Duties and Contributions:

• Official spokesperson and representative
• Manages all financial, administrative, and legal affairs
• Founder of “Pi Monakhos” youth newsletter
• Oversees youth retreats, book translation, and spiritual programs

A lifelong servant of Christ, H.G. Bishop Daniel has contributed greatly to the growth and stability of the Coptic Orthodox Church in Australia.