Pope Matthew II of Alexandria | |
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| Pope of Alexandria and 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 and 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.
| Religious titles | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by John XI | Coptic Pope 1453–1466 | Succeeded by Gabriel VI |
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