Pope

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4 questions

• QWhen was Pope Kyrillos VI recognized as a saint?
• QWhat is the difference between Pope and Patriarch? Why does our Church have a pope and other churches (especially Orthodox Churches) only have Patriarchs?
• QWhy does the Coptic Church need a Pope? The Scripture does not say that there needs to be an establishment for a pope, bishops, or even priests.
• QCan you elaborate on some of the elements prior to and during the enthronement of a pope including (but not limited to) singing "O Monogenis" and locking the church doors…

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