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The pope (Coptic: Ⲡⲁⲡⲁ, romanized: Papa; Arabic: البابا, romanized: al-Bābā, lit. 'father'), also known as the Bishop of Alexandria or the Coptic pope, is the leader of the Coptic Orthodox Church, with ancient Christian roots in Egypt.
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 13th among the Apostles. The See of Alexandria is titular.
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Pope Michael VI Mikhail • Ⲙⲓχⲁⲏⲗ • ميخائيل: Samalut, Minya Governorate, Egypt: 1 May 1480 – 17 September 1483 (3 years, 4 months, 17 days) Pope John XII Yoannis • Ⲓⲱⲁⲛⲛⲏⲥ • يوأنس: Naqada, Qena Governorate, Egypt: 22 February 1484 – 18 February 1524 (39 years, 11 months, 26 days) Pope John XIII
The Coptic Church is based on the teachings of Saint Mark who brought Christianity to Egypt during the reign of the Roman emperor Nero in the first century, a dozen of years after the Lord's ascension. He was one of the four evangelists and the one who wrote the oldest canonical gospel.
Oct 7, 2019 · Known For: Ancient Oriental Orthodox Church originating in Egypt and led by the Pope of Alexandria. Founding: The church traces its beginnings to the evangelist Mark (John Mark). Region: Primarily Egypt, Libya, Sudan, Middle East. Headquarters: Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral, Cairo, Egypt.
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Mar 17, 2024 · The highest-ranking bishop is the patriarch of Alexandria, who resides in Cairo; he is called the pope and claims apostolic authority for his office from St. Mark.
History. The Coptic Orthodox Church is an Apostolic Church, not only because her founder is St. Mark the Apostle who ministered in Egypt, ordained a bishop, priests, and deacons to aid him in his ministry and was martyred in Alexandria, and not only because her first Patriarch is St. Mark's successor through an unbroken chain of popes since the ...
