Patriarch Paul of Alexandria
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Patriarch Paul of Alexandria was Orthodox Patriarch of Alexandria between 536 and 540.
He was elected Patriarch in 536 when the Eastern Orthodox Church of Alexandria, which had previously recognized the Miaphysite Theodosius, disbanded with this recognition and elected Paul in his place. He was the first Chalcedonian to be elected Patriarch since 482.
This election was the final split between the Coptic and Melchite lineage. This split lasts until today.
| Preceded by Theodosius I (Miaphysite) |
Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Alexandria 537–540 |
Succeeded by Zoilus |
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