Relations With Ruler
Through his cordial relation with Sultan Barquq, he was able to stop the mob from burning Al-Muallaqa church and the Shahran monastery, because the Muslims were claiming that new constructions were taking place in those two locations. The Sultan appointed four Judges of Islam who declared the falsehood of such claims.
The situation worsened when two Mamlur princes exiled Sultan Barquq, and took his place. Mentach and Yalpogha persecuted the Copts and their Pope.
One of the Mamluks, by the name Gamal-El-Din, also persecuted the Christians. He imposed a tributeof five hundred thousand dinars.
Preceded by Gabriel IV |
Coptic Pope 1378–1408 |
Succeeded by Gabriel V |
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