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Pope Cosmas III of Alexandria was the 58th Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark from 920 to 932.[1][2]
Cosmas III of Alexandria
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| Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark | |
| Papacy began | 28 February 920 |
| Papacy ended | 27 February 932 |
| Predecessor | Gabriel I |
| Successor | Macarius I |
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| Born | |
| Died | 27 February 932 |
| Buried | Monastery of Saint Macarius the Great |
| Denomination | Coptic Orthodox Christian |
| Residence | Saint Mark's Church |
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| Feast day | 27 February (4Baramhat in the Coptic calendar) |
According to the History of the Patriarchs of Alexandria, after Abuna Peter of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church had become embroiled in a civil war and was forced into exile, and the Emperor of Ethiopia requested a new Abuna to replace him, Cosmas III refused to ordain a new Abuna because Peter was still alive. This led to strained relations between the two powers.
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| Preceded by | Coptic Pope 920–932 |
Succeeded by |
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