Pope Anianus of Alexandria

Pope Anianus Of Alexandria

Anianus of Alexandria was the Patriarch of Alexandria from 68 to 82, a position which preceded the Popes of the Coptic Orthodox Church. He was ordained as the successor of Saint Mark the Evangelist, and was also the first convert Mark won to Christianity in the region.

Read more about Pope Anianus Of Alexandria:  Connection With Saint Mark, Ordination of Anianus, Controversy, Veneration

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