Alexandros II of Alexandria
Alexander II of Alexandria ( Coptic : AΛΕΞΑΝΔΡΟC; * in Bana, Egypt ; † February 14, 729 in Egypt) was the 43rd Coptic Pope . He was Pope from 704 to February 14, 729 during a time of church persecution.
Life
He entered the monastery west of Alexandria as a monk . After the death of Simeon of Alexandria, the Pope's chair was vacant for four years. Because of his reputation, he was elected unanimously and was taken to Alexandria for consecration.
Adoration
Alexander is considered a saint in the Coptic Church and his feast day is February 1st in the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church .
Individual evidence
- ^ Atiya, Aziz S. The Coptic Encyclopedia . New York: Macmillan Publishing Company, 1991. 0-02-897025-X.
- ↑ Holweck, FG, A Biographical Dictionary of the Saints . St. Louis, MO: B. Herder Book Co., 1924.
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| SURNAME | Alexandros II of Alexandria |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Alexander II of Alexandria (full name) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | 43rd Coptic Pope |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 7th century |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Bana, Egypt |
| DATE OF DEATH | February 14, 729 |
| Place of death | Egypt |