Feast Day: September 3rd
The Life of Saint Phoebe: Paul refers to her both as a deacon and as a helper or patron of many…
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Prayers
Apolytikion: Enlightened by Grace and taught the faith by the chosen vessel of Christ, thou wast found worthy of the Diaconate and didst bring Paul’s words to Rome. O Deaconess Phoebe, Pray to Christ Our God, that His Spirit may enlighten our Souls.
Kontakion: Paul proclaimed thee a protector of many, and thou didst become his helper. Hearken to those who approach thee with faith, and who cry out to thee with love: Rejoice, glory of Corinth and pride of Achaia; rejoice, thou lamp of Cenchreae; rejoice, O Deaconess Phoebe.
Epistle of Saint Paul to the Romans (16:1-2)
“I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a Deacon of the church at Cenchreae, that you may receive her in the Lord as befits the Saints, and help her in whatever she may require from you, for she has been a patron of many and of myself as well.”
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Saint Phoebe was entrusted by Paul to deliver his letter to the Romans. Saint Paul refers to her both as a deacon and as a helper or patron of many, and the Church Saint Paul wrote from was in the home of Saint Phoebe.

















