• Source: Seat of the Coptic Orthodox Pope of Alexandria

      • The Seat of the Coptic Orthodox Pope of Alexandria is historically based in Alexandria, Egypt. It is commonly known as the See of Alexandria, or the Holy See of Saint Mark, to whom the Coptic Pope claims to be the legitimate successor.
      Ruling powers moved away from Alexandria to Cairo after the Muslim conquest of Egypt. During Pope Christodolos's tenure, the official residence of the Coptic Pope moved to the Hanging Church in Cairo.


      Current seats


      Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral (Cairo) 1968–present
      Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral (Alexandria) c. AD 60–present
      The current seat of the Coptic Orthodox Pope of Alexandria is in both Alexandria and Cairo, in the compound holding the patriarchal palace, Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral (known as St. Mark's Cathedral) and other patriarchal Institutions in both Alexandria and Cairo.
      There is also a major patriarchal compound within the outer walls of the Monastery of Saint Pishoy in the Scetes of the Nitrian Desert of Egypt (Wadi El Natrun). It is used when the Pope is in a spiritual retreat or when hosting major ecclesiastical conventions within the Oriental Orthodox Church communion or with the Eastern Orthodox Church or the Roman Catholic Church.


      Previous seats


      The Hanging Church in Coptic Cairo 1047–c.1300
      Saint Mercurius Church (Coptic Cairo) 1300–c.1400
      Saint Mary Church (Harat Zewila) 1400–1600
      Saint Mary Church (Haret Elroum) 1660–1800
      Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral (Azbakeya) 1800–1968


      See also


      Coptic Orthodox Church
      Coptic Cairo


      References

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