Phoebe

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Phoebe

A deacon of the church at Cenchreae, commended by Paul, who likely carried his letter to Rome.

Role: Deacon of the church

Lived: 1st century

Born: Cenchreae

What we know — and how we know it

Bible — stated in scripture (with verse) · 1

Origin & birthplace

BibleFrom Cenchreae.

Romans 16:1

↳ Cenchreae

Where in scripture

Romans

Romans 16:1 Romans 16:27

Places in their life

Cenchreae — Born · Cenchreae (today Kechries, Greece)
Photo: Heinz Schmitz — CC BY-SA 2.5 (via Wikimedia Commons)