predecessor. He asked the Emperor and got his
permission to carry with him the body of the maligned
Confessor Abba Dioscorus. Arriving at Alexandria, the
crowds hastened to welcome him as well as to participate
in honouring the mortal remains of the departed Pope.
The procession they formed marched straight to St.
Mark’s Church were the ritual for the departed was
chanted. Then, after burying the body of Dioscorus
beside those of his illustrious predecessors, they offered
“the Prayer of Thanksgiving” to the Merciful Heavenly
Father for allowing Abba Timotheos to see his people and
return to his homeland alive.^7
- When peace came at last to the Coptic Church, it
was as welcome as rain after the drought. It gave Abba
Timotheos the opportunity to devote himself to teaching
his people, comforting their hearts and strengthening their
faith. In addition, he repaired the churches which had
been despoiled by the intruders. With heart serene, he
reached the end of his days.