About Pope Jacob of Alexandria
Lived 750 – 830 (aged 79–80). Pope Jacob of Alexandria was an Egyptian eastern Orthodox priest.
Pope Jacob of Alexandria, also known as James, was the 50th Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark from 819 to 830.
Pope Jacob ordained Abuna Yohannes as the head of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church, according to the History of the Patriarchs of Alexandria; however, civil war, drought, and plague in Ethiopia forced Yohannes to return to Alexandria, where he remained through Pope Jacob's tenure.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Pope Jacob of Alexandria?
Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church
When was Pope Jacob of Alexandria born?
Pope Jacob of Alexandria was born in 750 in Egypt.
When did Pope Jacob of Alexandria die?
Pope Jacob of Alexandria died on 21 February 830 in Alexandria.
What was Pope Jacob of Alexandria's occupation?
Pope Jacob of Alexandria was an eastern Orthodox priest.
What nationality was Pope Jacob of Alexandria?
Pope Jacob of Alexandria was Egyptian.
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