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Parthenius II may refer to:
Patriarch Athanasius may refer to:
Patriarch Parthenius may refer to:
Patriarch Parthenius of Alexandria may refer to:
References
- "Parthenios II Pankostas (1788–1805)". Official web site of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa. Retrieved 2011-02-07.
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