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September 24, 2023 - Tout 13, 1740

Departure of Pope Mattheos the Second, Patriarch of the See of St. Mark

On this day of the year 1182 of martyrs, departed the exalted father Abba Mattheos the Second, the Ninetieth of the Popes of the See of St. Mark. He was a monk in El-Muharraq monastery. His selection and ordination for the papacy was in the year 1169 of martyrs and he sat on the throne of St. Mark for thirteen years and then departed in peace. May his prayers and blessings be with us all. Amen.