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Cenchrea or Cenchreae , port of ancient Greece, on the Saronic Gulf, ESE of Corinth. It is mentioned in the New Testament.

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Cenchreae A town near Corinth visited by Paul (Acts 18: 18–20). A Church was established there; Phoebe was one of its deacons (Rom. 16: 1).

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Wives of deacons find ways to minister. (Phoebe Ministries in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN)(Ministries)
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