Pope Matthew II of Alexandria

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.

Pope

Matthew II of Alexandria
Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark
Papacy began1452
Papacy ended23 September 1465
PredecessorJohn XI
SuccessorGabriel VI
Personal details
Born
Died23 September 1465
Egypt
BuriedKhandaq Monastery of Saint Ruwais
NationalityEgyptian
DenominationCoptic Orthodox Christian
ResidenceChurch of the Virgin Mary (Haret Zuweila)
Religious titles
Preceded by Coptic Pope
1453–1466
Succeeded by

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