Pope Dioscorus II of Alexandria

Pope Dioscorus II of Alexandria

Pope Dioscorus II of Alexandria (died 517) was the Coptic Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria from 516 until his death. He was a Miaphysite.

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* [http://www.copticchurch.net/synaxarium/2_17.html St. Dioscorus II, 31st Pope of Alexandria]

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