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St Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral is named after St Mark the evangelist, founder of the Coptic Church. It is the seat of the Coptic Pope. The catdhedral is of relatrively recent construction, even though the Coptic Church is one of the oldest denominations in the world.
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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.
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.
The Coptic Orthodox Cathedral of San Marcos is a Coptic church in Alexandria, Egypt. It is the historical headquarters of the Pope of Alexandria, head of the Coptic Orthodox Church. The cathedral is said to be located on the site of the church founded in 60 A.D. by 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.
Saint Mark is considered the first of the unbroken line of Patriarchs of the Coptic Church; His Holiness Pope Tawadros, the present patriarch, being Saint Mark’s 117th’ successor- the 118th` Pope of Alexandria.
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St Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral is named after St Mark the evangelist, founder of the Coptic Church. It is the seat of the Coptic Pope. The catdhedral is of relatrively recent construction, even though the Coptic Church is one of the oldest denominations in the world.
