– The throne remained vacant for more than two years due to the Copts’ inability to pay the amount required to obtain decree due to the rumor that they had paid money to the foreigners (Crusaders). Churches’ and Copts’ possessions were confiscated, and an order was issued not to employ any Copts in the government, and to oblige them to wear a waistband and not to ride horses
– The jizya (Islamic tax) was also doubled
– This Pope was the first to order all churches to read the Bible, give sermons, and speak to the believers in church in Arabic