
Saint Simon of Cyrene
Also known as: Simon the Cyrenian
Saint
Pre-Congregation
Feast Day
December 1
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Biography
Saint Simon of Cyrene, also known as Simon the Cyrenian, was a significant figure in the early Christian community during the first century. He is widely recognized for his remarkable act of assisting Jesus Christ in carrying the cross on the way to Calvary, an event deeply embedded in Christian tradition....