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Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral is a Coptic church in Alexandria, Egypt. It is the historical seat of the Pope of Alexandria, the head of the Coptic Orthodox Church. Believed to stand on the site of a church founded in AD 42 by Mark the Evangelist, in AD 311 a chapel was recorded here, containing bodies said to be of Mark and his successors.
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The Saint Mark Coptic Orthodox Church in Alexandria is a beautiful example of Coptic architecture and design. The Church features many unique and intricate details, including stunning stained glass windows and ornate carvings.
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St. Mark's Coptic Cathedral in Alexandria is the seat of the Pope of Alexandria, the head of the Coptic Orthodox Church. The cathedral is said to stand on the site of the church founded by St. Mark the Evangelist in 60 AD.
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Apr 24, 2019 · St. Mark's Coptic Cathedral in Alexandria, Egypt is the seat of the Pope of Alexandria, the head of the Coptic Orthodox Church. The cathedral is believed to have been built in 60 A.D. on the site of the church founded by St. Mark the Evangelist.
The current seat of the Coptic Orthodox Pope of Alexandria is in both Alexandria and Cairo, in the compound holding the patriarchal palace, Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral (known as St. Mark's Cathedral) and other patriarchal Institutions in both Alexandria and Cairo.
