Pope Kedron of Alexandria

Saint
Kedronos of Alexandria
4th Pope of Alexandria & Patriarch of the See of St. Mark
Papacy began 5 September 96
Papacy ended 28 June 106
Predecessor Anianus
Successor Primus
Orders
Ordination 43 AD. (Priesthood)
Personal details
Born Egypt
Died 28 June 106
Alexandria, Egypt
Buried Baucalis, Alexandria
Nationality Egyptian
Denomination Coptic Orthodox Christian
Residence Saint Mark's Church
Sainthood
Feast day 28 June (21 Paoni in the Coptic Calendar)

Kedron (Kedronos) of Alexandria, 4th Pope of Alexandria & Patriarch of the See of St. Mark. When the priest and Bishops who served in the country learned that the Bishop Avilius, Patriarch of Alexandria had died, they grieved greatly and they gathered in the city of Alexandria to consult with the Christian people there, and they cast the ballot to find out who deserved to sit on the Throne of Alexandria. They all agreed, with the confirmation of God, to elect a righteous man named Kedronos. It was said that he was among those who had been baptized by Saint Mark, and he was enthroned Patriarch in the month of Babab (October), in the year 96 AD, during the reign of the Roman Emperor Trajan.

He was arrested and martyred in the persecution led by the Roman Emperor Trajan. It was said that the reason for the arrest was that one of the Roman governors had said to him, “Why do you not have our gods partake with your God and continue to worship him?" So he answered, “Because we do not prostrate before any other.” His martyrdom took place on the 21st of Paoni (28th of June), in the year 106 AD. He was chaste and had all the good virtues, so he shepherded the Church with hard work and loyalty, for eleven years, one month, and twelve days, then died in peace.

References

General
    Titles of the Great Christian Church
    Preceded by
    Avilius
    Pope and Patriarch of Alexandria
    95–106
    Succeeded by
    Primus
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