Simon of Cyrene was the man who helped Jesus carry his cross.
The famous Greek geographer named, Eratosthenes of Cyrene, was born in Cyrene in 276 BC. The city of Cyrene is now known as Libya.
Simon from Cyrene (Matt. 27:32; Mark 15:21). Little is known of Simon. Many Bible scholars believe that he was likely a Jew who was celebrating the Passover in Jerusalem. He had two sons, Alexander and Rufus. Cyrene was an important city in North Africa, where Libya is located today. Cyrene had a large Jewish population.
The distance between Syracuse and Cyrene is approximately 700 miles.
Cyrene, Libya was destroyed in 643 CE. When it existed, the people their spoke Greek.
Northern Africa.
Daphne Cyrene
He was (as the name already suggests) born in Cyrene in today's Libya, in 276 BC.
Daphne Cyrene
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There is no historical record indicating that Simon of Cyrene died in the same place as Jesus. Simon of Cyrene is known for helping Jesus carry the cross to Golgotha, but there is no further mention of him in relation to Jesus' crucifixion.
He was born on 276 BC at Cyrene.