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Phoebe (biblical figure)

Also known as Phoebe of Cenchreae, Phoibe

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  • born. 1th centurylow · Wikidata P569
  • died. 1th centurylow · Wikidata P570

Named by Paul in Romans 16:1-2 as diakonos of the church at Cenchreae and his patron; probably the letter's carrier.

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Phoebe was a first-century Christian deacon mentioned by the Apostle Paul in his Epistle to the Romans, verses 16:1–2. A notable woman in the church of Cenchreae, she was trusted by Paul to deliver his letter to the Romans. Paul refers to her both as a "deacon" and as a helper or patron of many. This is the only place in the New Testament where a woman is specifically referred to with these two distinctions. Paul introduces Phoebe as his emissary to the church in Rome and, because they are not acquainted with her, Paul provides them with her credentials.

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