Pahor knew the Pope [[Cyril VI (Atta) of Alexandria|Cyril VI]] when he was Father Mina before ascending to the throne of St Mark. Pope Cyril suggested to Pahor, the director of the Coptic Museum, to start excavations at Mari Mina site west of Alexandria. Pope Cyril chose Pahor to be a member of a committee that was given the task to present a new Arabic translation of the Holy Bible. This committee translated the four Gospels. The Pope also appointed Pahor head of a committee charged with locating and excavating the ancient St Mary's Cathedral at Tel Atrib.