Coptic Pope
On the death of Gabriel IV Patriarch of Alexandria (1378), Father Matheos was elected be the next patriarch, he solicited the council of the elders of St. Anthony's monastery, and accepted their decision. Escorted to Alexandria, he was consecrated as Pope, and gave himself the title El Meskin ("The Poor").
Pope Matthew was known for his charitable work with the poor.
Read more about this topic: Pope Matthew I Of Alexandria
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