Mari of Edessa

Saint Maris

Venerated in	Assyrian Church of the East Ancient Church of the East Chaldean Catholic Church Syro-Malabar Catholic Church
Feast	August 4

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Saint Mari [ܡܳܐܪܝ̣], also known as Mares or Maris [Μαρις], and originally named Palut [ܦܳܠܘ̣ܛ], is a saint of the Church of the East. He was converted by Thaddeus of Edessa, also known as "Addai"), and is said to have had as his spiritual director, Mar Aggai. He is venerated as the Apostle of Persia.