Pope Mark VIII of Alexandria
1750–1809 (age 59)
Biography
Pope Mark VIII of Alexandria served as a spiritual leader of the Coptic Orthodox Church during a transformative period in Egyptian history. As a presbyter and ecclesiastical authority, he guided his congregation through the complexities of the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
His tenure witnessed significant developments in the Coptic Church's institutional life. Pope Mark VIII's pastoral ministry and theological leadership left an indelible mark on the faithful, and he was honored with burial at Saint Mark's Coptic Orthodox Cathedral, the spiritual heart of the Coptic Orthodox tradition.