Patriarch of Alexandria

Patriarch of Alexandria is the name given to the bishops of three Christian denominations, all of which have their historical seat in the Egyptian city of Alexandria . According to church tradition, the Alexandrian bishopric was founded by the evangelist Mark in 42. Until the Council of Chalcedon (451), the common line of succession was recognized by all three churches.

The title is currently held by the following bishops:

• The Coptic Orthodox Patriarch of Alexandria is the head of the Coptic Church , whose full name is Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark . The incumbent has been Tawadros II since November 2012 .

• The Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Alexandria is the head of the Greek Orthodox Church of Alexandria . His full name is Pope of Alexandria and All Africa and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark . The current incumbent is Theodoros II.

• The Coptic Catholic Patriarch of Alexandria is the head of the Coptic Catholic Church united with Rome . His full title is Patriarch of Alexandria of the Copts . The current incumbent is Ibrahim Isaac Sidrak , his deputy is Kyrillos Kamal William Samaan OFM , Bishop of the Assiut Eparchy .

• The title of Patriarch of Alexandria is also used by the head of the Catholic Melkites , Patriarch of Antioch and the whole of the Orient, Alexandria and Jerusalem . The current incumbent is Joseph Absi .

The Latin Patriarchate of Alexandria existed since 1215 and was abolished in 1964.

See also

• List of Coptic Popes
• List of Patriarchs of Alexandria
• List of the Orthodox Patriarchs of Alexandria
• List of Patriarchs of the Coptic Catholic Church

Individual evidence

1. ↑ Christian minority in Egypt: Copts choose Tawadrous as their new Pope Süddeutsche.de, November 4, 2012. Retrieved on November 4, 2012
2. ↑ "Egypt: Deputy Elected for Naguib" , Vatican Radio , February 22, 2012
3. ^ "Egypt: Concern for Cardinal Naguib" , Vatican Radio , February 23, 2012