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Pope John VII of Alexandria | |
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| Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark | |
| Papacy began | 1262 & 1271 |
| Papacy ended | 1268 & 1293 |
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| Died | (1293-04-21)21 April 1293 |
| Buried | Saint Mercurius Church in Coptic Cairo |
| Denomination | Coptic Orthodox Christian |
| Residence | The Hanging Church |
Pope John VII of Alexandria was the 77thPope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark from 1262 to 1268 and again from 1271 to 1293.[1][2]
With support from some of the bishops, Pope John VII was replaced for three years by PopeGabriel III, who was originally one of the candidates for the post. He was restored as pope after the death of Gabriel III. This is the only occasion in history when theCoptic Orthodox Church had a pope that reigned twice.[3]
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| Preceded by | Coptic Pope 1262–1268 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by Gabriel III | Coptic Pope 1271–1293 | Succeeded by |
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