Coptic Christianity

Coptic Orthodox Christianity is the indigenous form of Christianity that, according to tradition, the apostle Mark established in Egypt in the middle of the 1st century AD (approximately 42). The church belongs to the Oriental Orthodoxy, and the see of Alexandria in Coptic Christianity has been a distinct church body since the Council of Chalcedon in 451. Its leader is the Pope of Alexandria and the Patriarch of the Holy See of Saint Mark, currently Pope Shenouda III. In the Eastern Orthodox Church, the head of Egyptian national church is also known as the "Patriarch of Alexandria". For more information see List of Patriarchs of Alexandria.

Related Topics:
Christianity - Mark - Egypt - 1st century - 42 - Oriental Orthodoxy - See - Alexandria - Council of Chalcedon - 451 - Pope of Alexandria and the Patriarch of the Holy See of Saint Mark - Pope Shenouda III - Eastern Orthodox Church - Patriarch of Alexandria - List of Patriarchs of Alexandria

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