Pope Heraclas of Alexandria
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Pope Heraclas was the 13th Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria, reigning 232–248.
Saint Heraclas (Theoclas)
Patriarch of Alexandria
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The Patriarch of Alexandria is the archbishop of Alexandria, Egypt. Historically, this office has included the designation "pope".
Pope Heraclas of Alexandria
…between the believers, and taking care of their affairs. Pope Heraclas sat on the throne of St. Mark for 16 years until his death. He was the first Patriarch of Alexandria to be referred to as "Pope" (in Greek, Papás), a term, originally a form of address meaning 'Father', that was used by several bishops. The first known…
Coptic icon of Saint Mark the Evangelist, the apostolic founder of the Church of Alexandria, and the first Primate of Alexandria