Patriarchate of Alexandria

The Patriarchate of Alexandria is the leading center of the Greek Orthodox Church in Africa, with the Patriarch serving as the spiritual leader for Orthodox Christians in that region. Based in Cairo, Egypt, it oversees numerous communities, churches, and monasteries, promoting religious faith, tradition, and unity among its followers. Historically established by Saint Mark in the 1st century, it is one of the oldest Christian patriarchates, continuing to serve as a key authority within Eastern Orthodoxy, guiding doctrine, worship, and church affairs across the African continent.