Pope Matthew III of Alexandria

Pope Matthew III of Alexandria was the 100th Coptic Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark (1631 – 1645). History of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria Apostolic foundation Egypt is identified in the Bible as the place of refuge that the The Patriarch of Alexandria is the Archbishop of Alexandria and Cairo, Egypt. His papacey was during the time when Egypt was part of the Ottoman Empire , which lasted from(1517-1922). Egypt in that time was ruled by consecetive short term (2-3years each) representatives of the Sultan and the church was under a lot of pressure from the rulers.

The seat of the Pope during his papacey remained in the Church of the Virigin Mary (Haret Zuweila) in Cairo. The Seat of the Coptic Orthodox Pope of Alexandria is historically based in Alexandria, Egypt. The Church of the Virgin Mary in Haret Zuweila (also transliterated as Haret Zeweila; ḥaret zuwēla) is the oldest church Cairo () which means "the Vanquisher" or "the Triumphant" is the capital and largest city of Egypt.

Preceded by John XV	Coptic Pope 1631—1645	Succeeded by Mark VI

Pope John XV of Alexandria was the Coptic Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St The following is a list of all the Coptic Orthodox Popes of Alexandria who have led the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria and have succeeded the Apostle Mark Pope Mark VI of Alexandria was the Coptic Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St

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