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Simon of Cyrene

Simon Cyrenaeus la Σίμων Κυρηναῖος grc

Human biblical figure in Matthew 27:32, man who was forced by the Romans to carry the cross of Jesus

  • Traditionally 1st century BCE – 1st century CE

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