Pope Peter III of Alexandria

Pope Peter III of Alexandria (died 490), also known as Mongus (from Greek mongos, "stammerer"), was Coptic Pope from 477 until his death and after 482 also recognized as Patriarch of Alexandria by the Eastern Orthodox Church.

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