Pope Justus of Alexandria

Pope Justus of Alexandria

Pope Justus of Alexandria (118 – 129) served as Pope of Alexandria (head of the church that became the Coptic Orthodox Church and the Greek Church of Alexandria) between 118 and 129. He is regarded as a saint of the Coptic Church.

He is believed to have been baptised by Saint Mark [ [http://www.copticchurch.net/topics/patrology/schoolofalex/I-Intro/chapter1.html Coptic Church .net] ] ;who appointed him as the first Dean of the Catechetical School of Alexandria [ [ http://www.lacopts.org/index.php/site/entry/1970/ L A Copts] .]

The Seat of the Pope during his papacy remained in the Saint Mark's church in Alexandria.

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