Pope Matthew I of Alexandria was a Coptic Pope who led the See of St. Mark from 1378 until his death in 1408. Born in Egypt, he spent his childhood as a shepherd before entering monastic life at age fourteen. After serving as a priest and an abbot at St. Anthony's monastery, he was elected to the patriarchate following the passing of Gabriel IV. Throughout his long tenure, he navigated complex political tensions between the Coptic community and various ruling authorities in Egypt.