Pope Cosmas II of Alexandria
Head of the Coptic Church from 851 to 858
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Pope Cosmas II of Alexandria was the Coptic Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark from the years (851–858).[1]
Saint Cosmas II of Alexandria | |
|---|---|
| Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark | |
| Papacy began | 851 |
| Papacy ended | 30 November 858 |
| Predecessor | Michael II |
| Successor | Shenouda I |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Samanoud, Egypt |
| Died | 30 November 858 |
| Buried | Church of St. Bartholomew, Danush, Egypt |
| Denomination | Coptic Orthodox Christian |
| Residence | Saint Mark's Church |
| Sainthood | |
| Feast day | 30 November (21 Hathor in the Coptic calendar) |
