Classical portrait of Abgar V of Edessa or Abgarus V of Edessa (4 BC to AD 7 and AD 13 to 50)

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was a historical Syriac ruler of the Syriac kingdom of Osroene, holding his capital at Edessa. (referred to as Armenian Mesopotamia by the Greeks and Athur in the Old Testament). According to an ancient legend, he was converted to Christianity by Addai, one of the Seventy-two Disciples. According to Armenian historian Moses of Khorene he was Sanatruk's relative.

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Photo credit: © Walker Art Library / Alamy / Afripics
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