Pope Cosmas III of Alexandria

Pope Cosmas III of Alexandria was the Coptic Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark.

Saint Cosmas III of Alexandria
Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of St. Mark
Papacy began	28 February 920
Papacy ended	27 February 932
Predecessor	Gabriel I
Successor	Macarius I
Personal details
Born	Egypt
Died	27 February 932
Buried	Monastery of Saint Macarius the Great
Nationality	Egyptian
Denomination	Coptic Orthodox Christian
Residence	Saint Mark's Church
Sainthood
Feast day	27 February (4 Baramhat in the Coptic Calendar)

According to the History of the Patriarchs of Alexandria, after Abuna Peter of the Ethiopian Orthodox Church had become embroiled in a civil war and was forced into exile, and the Emperor of Ethiopia requested a new Abuna to replace him, Cosmas III refused to ordain a new Abuna because Peter was still alive. This led to strained relations between the two powers.

Preceded by Gabriel I

Coptic Pope 921–933

Succeeded by Macarius I