Alexander (son of Simon of Cyrene)
Son of Simon of Cyrene
Alexander is mentioned as the son of Simon of Cyrene, the man who was compelled to carry Jesus' cross on the way to Golgotha. Together with his brother Rufus, he is named in Mark 15:21 – a detail that is unusual in the gospel narratives. The fact that Mark specifically names these two sons is usually interpreted as a sign that they were well-known figures among the original readers of the gospel. Several scholars have linked this to the church in Rome, but there are also other theories about who the recipients were. Beyond this single reference, we have no certain information about Alexander's later life, and it is not possible to identify him with other persons named Alexander in the New Testament.
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Mentioned as son of Simon of Cyrene
In connection with Jesus' journey to Golgotha, the Gospel of Mark notes that Simon of Cyrene, who was forced to carry the cross, was the father of Alexander and Rufus. The fact that these two are named explicitly is remarkable and suggests they were recognizable to the earliest readers of the gospel.