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What is known about Simon comes only from the [[Holy Scripture]]. Simon is described in three Synoptic Gospels as a Cyrenian, from the city of [[Archdiocese of Cyrene |Cyrene]] in North Africa, present day [[Libya]], and as a passerby, who was called upon to carry the cross for Jesus with no apparent association with him. Also, in Mark an added comment is made of his being the father of Alexander and [[Rufus of Rome|Rufus]].