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Pope John II (III) of Alexandria 30th Pope of Alexandria & Patriarch of the See of St. Mark.He is counted as John III by the Eastern Orthodox Church which acknowledges John Talaia as John I but as John II by the Copts who reject Talaia.He was a monk who lived a solitary life in the desert until he was consecrated Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria on 29 May 505.He was famous for authoring many hagiographical writings and sermons.

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