It is the ancient Greek Orthodox patriarchate of Egypt, claiming foundation by Saint Mark the Evangelist and headed by the Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria in Alexandria and Cairo.
The Patriarchate of Alexandria is one of the ancient pentarchy sees and was a leading theological center in the early church, associated with figures such as Athanasius and Cyril of Alexandria. Today its parishes serve Greek Orthodox communities across Africa under the Patriarch of Alexandria and All Africa.
Sources
Primary
- Canon 6 of the First Council of Nicaea (325), on the ancient jurisdiction of Alexandria
Secondary
- Aziz Atiya, A History of Eastern Christianity (1968)