Addai and Mari

Addai and Mari are two ancient figures from early Christian history and Mesopotamian mythology, respectively. Addai, also known as Thaddaeus, is traditionally considered one of the Seventy Disciples who spread Christianity in Persia and is regarded as the patron saint of the Assyrian Church. Mari is a biblical city in ancient Mesopotamia, often referenced in biblical texts, and also associated with deities and mythological stories in ancient Mesopotamian religion. While Addai is a historical religious figure, Mari is more closely linked to geographical and mythological contexts, representing early religious and cultural traditions in the Near East.