St Phoebe the Deaconess at Cenchreae near Corinth

Commemorated on September 3

Saint Phoebe the Deaconess is mentioned by the holy Apostle Paul (Romans 16:1-2).

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Enlightened by grace
And taught the Faith by the chosen vessel of Christ,
You were found worthy of the diaconate;
And you carried Paul’s words to Rome.
O Deaconess Phoebe, pray to Christ God that his Spirit may enlighten our souls!




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