Father Philopateer Hanna was born in Redondo Beach, California. He was a Pharmacy Technician 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 April 9, 2022. On May 1, 2022, His Eminence Metropolitan Serapion accompanied by His Grace Bishop Suriel, His Grace Bishop Abraham, and His Grace Bishop Kyrillos ordained him as Prestyber to serve at St. Mercurius & St. Abraam Torrance, California.