Coat of Arms

 

The motto is “Deus Meus et Omnia" (My God and All) The shield is surrounded by the galero and tassels of a bishop.

 

The shield itself contains a tau cross symbolizing his loyalty to following Christ. The fleur-de-lis symbolize his devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

 

The three blue bees symbolize the Holy Trinity and  the origin of his family name.

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Archbishop Gabriel was born in California.

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Archbishop Gabriel has served in parochial ministry and chaplaincy for over twenty years prior to his Consecration to the Episcopacy.

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He serves in pastoral ministry at St. Ignatius of Antioch Orthodox Church. He continues to serve with the Civil Air Patrol-United States Air Force Auxiliary, San Diego City Fire Rescue, and American Red Cross. Archbishop Gabriel is retired from the California State Military Reserve chaplaincy.

 

Academic Achievements:

• Bachelor of Science in Psychology, Regents College, Albany,NY

• Bachelor of Arts in Religion, Geneva Theological College, Merrillville, IN

• Master of Divinity, Geneva Theological College, Merrillville, IN

• Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology, Southern California Institute, Anaheim, CA

• Doctor of Philosophy in Theology, Charisma University, Turks and Caicos Islands

 

Ordinations to the Sacrament of Holy Orders:

• Diaconate: November 24, 1991

• Priesthood: August 8, 1992

• Episcopacy: April 21, 2013