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Metropolitan Pachomius or Pakhomious (Arabic: الانبا باخوميوس, Coptic: Ⲁⲃⲃⲁ Ⲡⲁϧⲱⲙⲓⲟⲥ) is the serving Metropolitan bishop of the Coptic Orthodox Diocese of Behira and Matrouh, Titular Archbishop of Pentapolis and the Five Western Cities, and Abbot of the Monastery of Saint Macarius of Alexandria, located in Beheira. He is also a member of the standing committee of the Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church.[1]
His Eminence Pachomius | |
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| Metropolitan of Behira and Matrouh, Titular Archbishop of Pentapolis and the Five Western Cities, and Abbot of the Monastery of Saint Macarius of Alexandria. | |
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| Native name | الأنبا باخوميوس |
| Church | Coptic Orthodox Church |
| Metropolis | Damanhur |
| Diocese | Behira and Matrouh |
| Predecessor | Andraous |
| Orders | |
| Ordination | 2 January 1966 |
| Consecration | 12 December 1971 by Pope Shenouda III |
| Rank | Metropolitan Bishop, Titular Archbishop |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 17 December 1935 Shibin El Kom, Monufia, Egypt |
| Nationality | Egyptian |
| Education | Bachelor of Commerce |
| Alma mater | Ain Shams University, Coptic Theological and Clerical College, Higher Institute of Coptic Studies. |
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