Pope Timothy I of Alexandria

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Pope Timothy I of Alexandria served as twenty-second Pope of Alexandria (head of the church that became the Coptic Orthodox Church and the Greek Church of Alexandria) between 378 and 384.[1]

He presided over the second Ecumenical Council at Constantinople called by Emperor Theodosius.[2]

He is commemorated in the Calendar of Saints of the Coptic Church on the 26th day of Epip.

References [edit]

  1. ^ Fros, Henryk; Franciszek Sowa (2004). Księga imion i świętych (in Polish) 5. Kraków: Wydawnictwo WAM. p. 579. ISBN 83-7318-376-0. 
  2. ^ "Repose of Timothy I, Pope of Alexandria", Coptic Orthodox Church

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Preceded by
Peter II
Pope of Alexandria
378–384
Succeeded by
Theophilus I