And as they led him away, they laid hold upon one Simon, a Cyrenian, coming in from the country, and on him they laid the cross, that he might bear it after Jesus.
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Cyril of Alexandria
AD 444
Women also are ever prone to tears, and have hearts easily disposed to pity.
Signifying that in the time to come women wouldbe bereft of their children. For when war breaks out upon the land of the Jews. All shall perish, both small and great. Hence it follows, For, behold, the days are coming, in the which they shall say, Blessed are the barren
