Pope Athanasius II of Alexandria, 28th Pope of Alexandria & Patriarch of the See of St. Mark.
When Pope Peter III of Alexandria died, the bishops, elders and people agreed to ordain Athanasius Patriarch. He retained the post until his death three years and nine months later.
He is commemorated in the Calendar of Saints of the Coptic Church on the 20th day of Thout, the day of his death.
References
Further reading
- Atiya, Aziz S.. The Coptic Encyclopedia. New York:Macmillan Publishing Company, 1991. ISBN 0-02-897025-X.
External links
- "Athanasius II, Kelitis (490–496)". Official web site of the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria and All Africa. Retrieved 2011-02-07.
- البابا أثناسيوس الثاني [Pope Athanasius II] (in Arabic). Official website of St. Takla Haymanot's Church. Retrieved 2011-02-13.
