Related Research Articles
The Coptic Orthodox Church, also known as the Coptic Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria, is an Oriental Orthodox Christian church based in Egypt, servicing Africa and the Middle East. The head of the church and the See of Alexandria is the Pope of Alexandria on the Holy Apostolic See of Saint Mark, who also carries the title of Father of fathers, Shepherd of Shepherds, Ecumenical Judge and the thirteenth among the Apostles. The See of Alexandria is titular, and today the Coptic Pope presides from Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral in the Abbassia District in Cairo. The church follows the Coptic Rite for its liturgy, prayer and devotional patrimony. With approximately 25 million members worldwide, it is the country's largest Christian denomination.
Pope Abraham of Alexandria, was the 62nd Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark. He is considered a saint by the Coptic Orthodox Church. He is also referred to as Efrem or Ephrem.
Pope Anianus was the 2nd Patriarch of Alexandria. He was ordained by Saint Mark the Evangelist, and was also the first convert Mark won to Christianity in the region.
Kedron of Alexandria, also called Kedronos, was the 4th Patriarch of Alexandria.
Pope Primus, also called Aprimos, was the 5th Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria.
Pope Markianos was the 8th Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria, reigning from 141 to 152.
Pope Celadion (Keladionus) was the 9th Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria, reigning from 152 to 166.
Pope Agrippinus was the 10th Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria.
Pope Julian (Yulianus) of Alexandria was the 11th Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria.
Pope Heraclas was the 13th Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria, reigning 232–248.
Pope Maximus of Alexandria, 15th Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria. He is commemorated in the Coptic Synaxarion on the 14th day of Baramudah, and by the Romans on Dec. 27.
Pope Christodoulos of Alexandria was the 66th Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark.
The Coptic Orthodox pope, also known as the Bishop of Alexandria, is the leader of the Coptic Orthodox Church, with ancient Christian roots in Egypt. The current holder of this position is Pope Tawadros II, who was selected as the 118th pope on November 18, 2012.
Pope Michael II of Alexandria , was the 53rd Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark.
Pope Gabriel VII of Alexandria was the 95th Coptic Orthodox Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark.
Pope Gabriel VIII of Alexandria was the 97th Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark.
Pope Mark VIII of Alexandria , 108th Pope of Alexandria & Patriarch of the See of St. Mark.
Pope Demetrius II of Alexandria, 111th Pope of Alexandria & Patriarch of the See of St. Mark.
Pope Joseph II of Alexandria was the 115th Pope of Alexandria & Patriarch of the See of St. Mark.
References
- Meinardus, Otto F.A. (2002). Two Thousand Years of Coptic Christianity. American University in Cairo Press. ISBN 978-977-424-757-6.
- Atiya, Aziz S. The Coptic Encyclopedia . New York: Macmillan Publishing Co., 1991. ISBN 0-02-897025-X
