# Cyrene #

## Facts: ##

Cyrene was a Greek city on the north coast of Africa on the Mediterranean Sea, directly south of the island of Crete.

* In New Testament times, both Jews and Christians lived in Cyrene.
* Cyrene is probably most well-known in the Bible as the home city of a man named Simon who carried the cross of Jesus.

(Translation suggestions: [How to Translate Names](https://git.door43.org/Door43/en-ta-translate-vol1/src/master/content/translate_names.md))

(See also: [crete](../other/crete.md))

## Bible References: ##

* [Acts 11:19-21](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/act/11/19)
* [Matthew 27:32-34](https://door43.org/en/bible/notes/mat/27/32)