Pope John XI of Alexandria
Pope John XI | |
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Coptic Orthodox Christian | |
| Residence | Church of the Virgin Mary (Haret Zuweila) |
Pope John XI of Alexandria was the 89th
Before his enthronement as Pope, his name was Farag. After his enthronement, he became known as John El-Maksi because he was from El-Maksa district in Cairo.
He was contemporary to
Burji Mamluks to cut the flow of the Nile because of their persecution of the Christians. John XI was forbidden to communicate with the kings of Ethiopia and Nubia
without the permission and knowledge of the sultans.
John XI was enthroned on 16
9 Pashons, 1168 A.M. (May 4, 1452). He was buried in the tomb of the Monastery of El-Khandak
. The Papal Throne remained vacant after his departure for 4 months and 6 days.
References
- ISBN 9774247574.
- ^ Atiya, Aziz S., ed. (1991). "John XI". The Coptic Encyclopedia. Vol. 4. Provided by Claremont Graduate University. New York City: Macmillan Publishers.