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Dioscorus II of Alexandria

450 – 517

Coptic Orthodox Pope of Alexandria, Egypt

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About Dioscorus II of Alexandria

Lived 450 – 517 (aged 66–67). Dioscorus II of Alexandria was an Egyptian eastern Orthodox priest.

Pope Dioscorus II of Alexandria, 31st Pope of Alexandria & Patriarch of the See of St. Mark. He was chosen Patriarch after the departure of his predecessor, St. John. His first work after his enthronement to the See of St. Mark was writing an epistle to Pope Severus, Patriarch of Antioch concerning the Holy Trinity and the Incarnation. Pope Dioscorus had Severus's reply read from the pulpit.

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Important facts

Born

450, Egypt

Birth century

5th century

Died

27 October 517, Egypt

Occupation

Eastern Orthodox priest

Nationality

Egypt

Positions held

Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church

Also known as

Pope Dioscorus II of Alexandria

People in Dioscorus II of Alexandria's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Dioscorus

500 – 530

Catholic priest

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Dioscorus II of Alexandria's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Dioscorus II of Alexandria?

Coptic Orthodox Pope of Alexandria, Egypt

When was Dioscorus II of Alexandria born?

Dioscorus II of Alexandria was born in 450 in Egypt.

When did Dioscorus II of Alexandria die?

Dioscorus II of Alexandria died on 27 October 517 in Egypt.

What was Dioscorus II of Alexandria's occupation?

Dioscorus II of Alexandria was an eastern Orthodox priest.

What nationality was Dioscorus II of Alexandria?

Dioscorus II of Alexandria was Egyptian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Dioscorus II of Alexandria

· Wikidata: Q1292833

· DBpedia: Pope Dioscorus II of Alexandria

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