Patriarch Mark III of Alexandria
Patriarch Mark III of Alexandria — Saint, Eastern Orthodox priest.
0days of remembrance2traditionsName in 28 languages
Patriarch Mark III of Alexandria was an Eastern Orthodox priest who led the Greek Patriarchate of Alexandria during the late twelfth and early thirteenth centuries. Serving from 1180 until 1209, he navigated a period marked by the presence of Latin merchants and clergy within Egypt. He is remembered for his specific ecclesiastical decisions regarding the relationship between the Eastern and Western churches, particularly concerning the participation of Latin Christians in the sacraments.

