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Pope

John X of Alexandria
Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark
Papacy began7 May 1363
Papacy ended13 July 1369
Predecessor Mark IV
Successor Gabriel IV
Personal details
Born
Died13 July 1369
Egypt
Buried The Hanging Church
Nationality Egyptian
Denomination Coptic Orthodox Christian
Residence Saint Mercurius Church in Coptic Cairo

Pope John X of Alexandria (Abba Yoannis X) was the 85th Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark.

John was known by El-Mo'ataman the Syrian, and he was from Damascus, Syria. He was a righteous and knowledgeable man. He was enthroned on the 12th of Pashons in the Coptic calendar (May 7, 1363 AD). He remained on the throne for six years, two months, and seven days. He was buried at Saint Mercurius Church in Coptic Cairo beside Simon the Tanner.

References

  • Meinardus, Otto F.A. (2002). Two Thousand Years of Coptic Christianity. American University in Cairo Press. ISBN  978-977-424-757-6.
  • Atiya, Aziz S. The Coptic Encyclopedia. New York: Macmillan Publishing Co., 1991. ISBN  0-02-897025-X

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Preceded by Coptic Pope
1363–1369
Succeeded by