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Abraham, Coptic pope of Alexandria

Historical image related to Abraham, Coptic pope of Alexandria from December 3, 978

Pope Abraham of Alexandria

Head of the Coptic Church from 975 to 978

Pope Abraham of Alexandria was the 62nd Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark. He is considered a saint by the Coptic Orthodox Church. He is also referred to as Efrem or Ephrem.
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Alexandria

City in Egypt

Alexandria is the second largest city in Egypt and the largest city on the Mediterranean coast. It lies at the western edge of the Nile River Delta. Founded in 331 BC by Alexander the Great, Alexandria grew rapidly and became a major centre of Hellenic civilisation, eventually…
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