Simon, the Caananite; Simon of Cyrene
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Series 35 Simon, the Caananite. - Two of the disciples of Jesus bore the name of Simon. This one is commonly called the Caananite or the zealot, to distinguish him from Simon Peter. Simon of Cyrene. - This is the Simon who was entering Jerusalem on the morning of the crucifixion on whom the cross was laid and he was compelled to bear it when Jesus fell |
