nature of Chalcedonian theology in contrast to the Egyptian people who were faithful to Miaphysite doctrine. After the Islamic conquest, Miaphysite Christians enjoyed greater favor by Muslim rulers than Chalcedonian Christians because of the Chalcedonian association with the Roman church centered in Constantinople. Because of this, Benjamin was allowed to resume his position as pope and began consecrating churches and unifying the Egyptian church after the Islamic conquest: I give you thanks my Lord