Pope Simeon I of Alexandria
650–700
Pope Simeon I of Alexandria (c. 650, Syria — 700, Egypt) — Saint, Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church.
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Simeon I of Alexandria was the 42nd Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark, serving around the end of the 7th century. Originally a monk from the Pateron Monastery, he holds the distinction of being the first Syrian elected to this particular see. During his leadership, he acted as a significant reformer, working to preserve traditional customs against changing social trends in Egypt.