This matter never happened before in the history of the Popes of Alexandria or the world, or even among the monks. He was wondrous in his prayers." On 20 June 2013 (13 Paoni 1729), 42 years after his death, he was canonised as a saint by the Holy Synod of the Coptic Orthodox Church. Inter-Church Relations Pope Cyril VI elevated the Archbishop of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church to the title of Patriarch-Catholicos. Abuna Basilios, who was the first Ethiopian to be appointed Archbishop of Ethiopia by Pope Joseph II, became Ethiopia's first Patriarch. Pope Cyril VI was awarded the Grand Cordon of the Star of Solomon by Emperor Haile Selassie in gratitude. In January 1965 (Koiak–Tobi 1681), Pope Cyril VI presided over the Committee of Oriental Orthodox Churches in Addis Ababa, the first non-Chalcedonian ecumenical synod of these churches held in modern times. See also List of Coptic Orthodox Popes of Alexandria List of Copts List of Egyptians Battle of Anchem Further reading Daniel Fanous, A Silent Patriarch: Kyrillos VI (1902–1971) Life and Legacy, St Vladimir's Seminary Press, Yonkers, New York, 2019, pp. 418. References External links Pope Kyrillos VI | Archive of Contemporary Coptic Orthodox Theology, translated works, primary sources Pope Saint Kyrillos VI 1902 births 1971 deaths People from Damanhur 20th-century Christian saints Coptic Orthodox saints Egyptian Christian monks Egyptian hermits Oriental Orthodox monks 20th-century Coptic Orthodox popes of Alexandria 20th-century Christian monks