Coptic Synaxarium (Coptic Orthodox Calendar)

19 Apip
(The Nineteenth Day of the Blessed Month of Abib)

 

The Departure of Pope Youanis X, 85th Patriarch of Alexandria

On this day also, of the year 1085 A.M. (July 13th, 1369 A.D.) Pope Youanis X, 85th Patriarch of Alexandria, departed. He was known by El-Mo'ataman the Syrian, and he was from Damascus, Syria. He was a righteous and knowledgeable man. He was enthroned on the twelfth of Bashans, 1079 A.M. (May 7th, 1363 A.D.). He remained on the throne for six years, two months, and seven days. He departed in peace and was buried in Old Cairo beside Simon the shoe maker.

May his prayers be with us and Glory be to God forever. Amen.

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