Oriental Orthodoxy in Egypt represents Christians in Egypt who are adherents of Oriental Orthodoxy . In demographic terms, Oriental Orthodox Christians constitute the majority of Christians in Egypt .
The main denomination of Oriental Orthodoxy in Egypt is the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria . The seat of the Pope of the Coptic Orthodox Church of Alexandria is currently occupied by Pope Tawadros II . Also, there are some 8000 Oriental Orthodox Armenians in Egypt and some 500 Oriental Orthodox Christians of the Syriac Orthodox Church .[ 1]
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