Theodore II (Sobhi Baki Soleiman) of Alexandria
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His Holiness Pope Theodore II (or Tawadrous II in Arabic; born: Wagih Sobhi Baki Soleiman on November 4, 1952) is the 118th Coptic Orthodox Pope of Alexandria (chosen on November 4, 2012).
Theodore II (Sobhi Baki Soleiman) of Alexandria | ||
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Preceded by: Shenouda III |
Pope of Alexandria (Coptic) 2012- (incumbent) |
Succeeded by: - |
Sources
- Bishop Tawadros new pope of Egypt's Coptic Christians. BBC News. 4 November 2012 Last updated at 05:09 ET.
External Links
- Egypt's Coptic church chooses new pope. CBC News (AP). Nov 4, 2012 6:25 AM ET. (Pope Tawadros II picked from shortlist of 3 names drawn from chalice).
- Yasmine Saleh. Blindfolded child chooses new pope for Egypt’s Copts. National Post (Reuters). Nov 4, 2012 12:14 PM ET.