Mani, the founder of Manichaeism, had 12 Apostles like Jesus.

These are some of the known apostles.

  • Mar Ammo, Apostle to the Sogdians
  • Mar Sisin, the first Manichaean Pope
  • possibly Mar Zaku, who may alternatively have been in the second generation
  • Mar Adda, who preached in the Roman Empire

References

  • Asmussen, Jes Peter (1985), "Mār Ammō", Encyclopedia Iranica, vol. I, Costa Mesa: Mazda Press.



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