69 ⟶ Martyrdom of Saint Mark in Alexandria
April 25 – Mark the Evangelist, pope of Alexandria
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⛪ Christianity Established in Egypt: Church of Alexandria Founded
Christianity comes to Egypt as a church is founded in Alexandria. Mark the Evangelist founds the Church of Alexandria as the first Patriarch (traditional date).⟶
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Egypt✝️ Mark the Evangelist Establishes the Coptic Orthodox Church in Alexandria
In Coptic Orthodox Christianity, Mark the Evangelist becomes the first Pope of Alexandria, thus establishing the Christian Church in Africa.⟶
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Egypt✝️ Martyrdom of Saint Mark in Alexandria
April 25 – Mark the Evangelist, pope of Alexandria⟶
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Egypt⛪ Anianus Appointed Patriarch of Alexandria
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Egypt🙏 Avilius of Alexandria Becomes Patriarch
Avilius of Alexandria, patriarch of Alexandria⟶
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