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Alexandria, Egypt, Diocese of (Latin Rite)
1910 New Catholic Dictionary
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The diocese of Alexandria was one of the earliest. It was suppressed following the Islamic invasion. The Vicariate Apostolic of Egypt of re-established on May 18, 1839. Its name was changed to the Vicariate Apostolic of Alexandria, Egypt on January 27, 1951. Notable bishops through the years include
- Saint Athanasius (c.328)
See also
- Catholic-Hierarchy.Org
- Google Map
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Entry for 'Alexandria, Egypt, Diocese of (Latin Rite)'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ncd/a/alexandria-egypt-diocese-of-latin-rite.html. 1910.
Entry for 'Alexandria, Egypt, Diocese of (Latin Rite)'. 1910 New Catholic Dictionary. https://www.studylight.org/dictionaries/eng/ncd/a/alexandria-egypt-diocese-of-latin-rite.html. 1910.
