Pope John XIV of Alexandria

Pope John XIV of Alexandria was the 96th Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark from 1570/1571 to 1585/1586.[1][2]

Pope

John XIV
Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark
Papacy began17 April 1571
Papacy ended6 September 1586
PredecessorGabriel VII
SuccessorGabriel VIII
Personal details
Born
Shenouda

Manfalout, Egypt
Died6 September 1586
Egypt
DenominationCoptic Orthodox Christian
ResidenceChurch of the Virgin Mary (Haret Zuweila)
Sainthood
Feast day6 September (3 Nasie in the Coptic Calendar)

He joined the Paromeos Monastery in the Nitrian Desert before becoming a Pope.

References

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  1. ^ Meinardus, Otto F.A. (1999). Two Thousand Years of Coptic Christianity. American University in Cairo Press. pp. 273–279. ISBN 9774247574.
  2. ^ Atiya, Aziz S., ed. (1991). "John XIV". The Coptic Encyclopedia. Vol. 4. Provided by Claremont Graduate University. New York City: Macmillan Publishers.
Oriental Orthodox titles
Preceded by Coptic Pope
1570/1571–1585/1586
Succeeded by