Pope Theodosius I of Alexandria

Saint
Theodosius I of Alexandria
33rd Pope of Alexandria & Patriarch of the See of St. Mark
Papacy began 536
Papacy ended 22 June 567
Predecessor Timothy III
Successor Peter IV
Personal details
Born Egypt
Died 22 June 567
Egypt
Buried Saint Mark's Church
Nationality Egyptian
Denomination Coptic Orthodox Christian
Residence Saint Mark's Church
Sainthood
Feast day 22 June (28 Paoni in the Coptic Calendar)

Pope Theodosius I of Alexandria (died June 5, 567) was the last Patriarch of Alexandria recognised by both Copts and Melchites.

As successor to Timothy III (IV), he was at first recognized by the Emperor Justinian I and the Eastern Orthodox Church. However, because of his Miaphysite theology, he was rejected by the Eastern Orthodox Church of Alexandria and exiled by the Emperor Justinian I in 536. In his place, Paul was elected Patriarch.[1]

As the Copts continued to recognise Theodosius, the lineage between the Coptic and Melchite split. This split endures until today.

Theodosius spent the last 28 years of his life imprisoned in Upper Egypt and after his death the Coptic Church elected Peter IV as his successor.[1]

Theodosius is commemorated in the Coptic Synaxarion on the 28th day of Ba'unah (June 5), the day of his death.

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Preceded by
Timothy III (IV)
Patriarch of Alexandria
535–536
Succeeded by
Paul I
Coptic Pope
535–567
Succeeded by
Peter IV