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Was the pope of Rome a Coptic Christian?
No, the Coptic Christians are an Orthodox religion and have their own patriarch who they call a pope. The Catholic pope was never a Coptic Christian.
Which Christian group is largest in Egypt?
Koptic Orthodox
What precipitated the break between the Christian West and the Orthodox Church?
the pope.
Who is the pope for the Orthodox Church?
Only the Roman Catholic Church and the Coptic Orthodox Church use the term 'pope' for their leaders. Other Orthodox Churches, including the Greek Orthodox, use the term Patriarch.The present Coptic pope is Pope Tawadros II.
Who is are pope?
The "Pope" is the title given to leaders of several Christian sets. Each is different person:Catholic Church - PopeEastern Orthodox Churches - Pope and Patriarch of AlexandriaOriental Orthodox Churches - Pope of Alexandria
Which are the christian groups that not recognizing pope as their head?
The pope is the head of the Catholics. Basically, all other Christians don't recognize the pope as their head. That includes many different Protestant groups, Mormons, and Orthodox Christians. Some Christians other than Catholics have their own pope, but of course they won't recognize "the" pope, i.e., the Catholic pope.
Who are the Coptics?
The Copts are a predominantly Christian ethnic group in Egypt. They are the largest Christian community in the Middle East and follow the Coptic Orthodox Church. Copts have a long history in Egypt that dates back to the early days of Christianity.
Is the christian group which maintains St Catherine's monastery at mt Sinai in Egypt Greek orthodox or Roman catholic?
Greek Orthodox.
What is the christian popualion in Egypt?
About 10 % of the Egyptian population is Christian. The overwhelming majority (about 95%) belong to the Coptic Orthodox Church.
Who was Saint Samuel?
Saint Samuel was a Coptic Orthodox Christian who was born in Egypt in 597. He was a strong Christian worker who was persecuted for his beliefs. He died in 693.
How did the catholic denomination begin?
It began when there was a rift within the Orthodox Christian Church over where the Pope should be located.... Constantinople or Rome.
What is Pope Tawadros II currently head of?
Pope Tawadros II is the Pope of Alexandria, the head of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria. He was born in Egypt on November 4, 1952, six months before the end of the Egyptian monarchy.
