Pope Timothy III (IV) of Alexandria
February 20 · October 31 · 450–535
Pope Timothy III (IV) of Alexandria (c. 450, Egypt — 535, Egypt) — Saint, Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church. Feast day: 20 February.
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Pope Timothy III (IV) of Alexandria was a 6th-century prelate who served as the 32nd Pope of the Coptic Church. Born in Egypt around 450, he led the see of Alexandria starting in 517. During his long tenure, he held the position of Patriarch, guiding his community through the early centuries of the Christian era. He passed away in Egypt in February 535, at which point he was succeeded by Theodosius I.