He was born in the village of Galda, the governorate of El-Minya, Egypt.

He completed the construction of Saint Mark Cathedral, built many buildings in the patriarchate, and in his monastery in the area of Atrees.

On 17 November 1869, he attended the celebration for the opening of the Suez Canal, and met many kings.

The Sultan was pleased with his answer, and gave him many farm lands to help the poor and the schools.

The Pope traveled on a governmental boat to visit the churches in Upper Egypt.