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Pope John V of Alexandria 72nd Pope of Alexandria & Patriarch of the See of St. Mark.He was initially a monk in the Monastery of Saint John the Dwarf in Scetes. He was enthroned as a Pope of Alexandria on the second day of Pi Kogi Enavot 863 A.M. (25 August 1147).During his papacy the Copts were persecuted by the Muslim governors and Caliphs. Many were killed and sold as slaves.

active years end year
1166-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
active years start year
1147-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
death date
1166-04-29
nationality
Egypt
religion
Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria

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