Saint
Phoebe the Deaconess at Cenchreae near Corinth
Saint Phoebe the Deaconess at Cenchreae near Corinth
New Calendar September 3 Old Calendar September 16
Why they are a saint
Saint Phoebe is mentioned by the Apostle Paul in his Epistle to the Romans 16:1-2. The Orthodox Church commemorates Phoebe the Deaconess at Cenchreae near Corinth on September 3.
Limited historical information is available about this saint.
Patronage / why chosen as patron
Orthodox Christians usually take Phoebe the Deaconess at Cenchreae near Corinth as a patron when they bear the name Phoebe at baptism, or were born or baptized near the feast on September 3.
Prayer
O holy Phoebe the Deaconess at Cenchreae near Corinth, pray to God for us.
A short general prayer to a saint, not a liturgical text. No public-domain troparion for this saint is included.