Pope Matthew II of Alexandria
Pope Matthew II of Alexandria | |
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Pope of Alexandria & Patriarch of the See of St. Mark | |
Papacy began | 1452 |
Papacy ended | 23 September 1465 |
Predecessor | John XI |
Successor | Gabriel VI |
Personal details | |
Born | Egypt |
Died |
23 September 1465 Egypt |
Buried | Khandaq Monastery of Saint Ruwais |
Nationality | Egyptian |
Denomination | Coptic Orthodox Christian |
Residence | Church of the Virgin Mary (Haret Zuweila) |
Pope Matthew (Matthias) the Second was the 90th Pope of Alexandria & Patriarch of the See of St. Mark. He became a monk in El-Muharraq Monastery and later was Coptic Pope for thirteen years.[1] He is commemorated in the Calendar of Saints of the Coptic Church on the 13th day of Thout.
Preceded by John XI |
Coptic Pope 1453–1466 |
Succeeded by Gabriel VI |
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