Kyrillos VI

Kyrillos VI, also known as Pope Cyril VI of Alexandria, was the 116th Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church, serving from 1959 until his death in 1971. He is known for his leadership during a turbulent period in Egypt's history, notably for his efforts to maintain unity between Muslims and Christians. His papacy was marked by a strong stance against attempts to incite sectarian strife, particularly during the 1960 incident involving a forged letter that sought to create discord between him and President Gamal Abdel Nasser.