Previous Newsletters from
St. Phoebe Center
- “Deconstructing the ‘Orthodoxy as Masculine’ Narrative:
Faithful Witness and the Orthodox Tradition” Zoom Event April 16 - Thank You for Making our 2025 Annual Appeal a Success
- Proposed Deaconess Guidelines Translated into German
- Upcoming Events
- Add Your Name to the List of Supporters
- We Have New Email Addresses
- New Email Addresses
- Donations for our Annual Fundraiser: From as Far Away as Sweden & Australia!
- New Year’s Thanksgiving Prayer Service & Fellowship Zoom Eve
- $10,000 Donation Made from the Fr. George Scoulas Memorial Fund
- Zoom Recording Now Available: Domestic Abuse: How the Church Has Responded & How Deaconesses Can Help
- Zoom Recording Now Available: Overworked Priests: How Deaconesses Can Help
- Fr. Stel Muksuris Joins the St. Phoebe Center Advisory Board
- 2026 Events Preview
- Archdeaconess Angelic-Phoebe Attends UN Workshop
- Recent African Women’s Grant Recipients
- A Letter from Bishop Irenei on Masculinity in the Orthodox Church
- Thank You to our New Supporters
- Board Member Activities
- Celebrating the One-Year Anniversary of Archdeaconess
Angelic-Phoebe’s Ordination - Recent African Women’s Grant Recipients
- Upcoming Event July 27, 2025: Young People in the Church Today: How Deaconesses Can Help
- Upcoming Event August 19, 2025: Overworked Priests: How Deaconesses Can Help
- Translations: Finnish, Russian, Greek
- Liturgists Reaffirm the Female Diaconate
- Expanding the St. Phoebe Center Leadership
- Recent Board Member Activities
- AWG Recent Recipient: Zipporah Mwaura
- Updates on the Very Reverend Archdeaconess Angelic-Phoebe
- Upcoming Event: Overworked Priests: How Deaconesses Can Help
- Welcome New Board Members: Andy Nosal and Barbara Harris
- Recent Event: Perspectives on Deaconesses with the Roman Catholic Church
- Recent Event: Women Sharing the Good News
- Finnish Translations of Key St. Phoebe Resources
- 2024 Annual Appeal
- African Women’s Grant Recipient: Onthatile Thamaga
- Updates on the Very Reverend Archdeaconess Angelic-Phoebe
- Memory Eternal for Susan Smoley
- “Myth-busting: The Truth about Deaconesses in the Orthodox Church”
- March 11, 2025: Eastern Orthodox and Roman Catholic Perspectives on Deaconesses
- Archbishop Serafim Visits Harvard
- New Article: Creating “Proposed Guidelines” for Deaconesses
- September 23: Proposed Guidelines – A Discussion of the Latest Collaborative Draft
- 2024 Annual Appeal
- Updates on Deaconess Angelic Molen
- African Women’s Grant: Recent Recipient and New Deadlines
- Service Events in Honor of St. Phoebe
- Hymns to St. Phoebe
- The Ordination of Deaconess Angelic Molen
- The African Women’s Grant
- Write to Deaconess Angelic and Her Hierarchs
- July 2: GOA Clergy-Laity Panel “Women in Orthodoxy: Past, Present, and Future Roles”
- July 9: Information Session on St. Phoebe Feast Day Service Event
- September 3: St. Phoebe’s Feast Day
- 2023 Annual Report
- Web Designer Needed
- Zoom Panel “Exploring the Need for Diaconal Ministry and the Female Diaconate” on May 19
- GOA Clergy-Laity Panel “Women in Orthodoxy: Past, Present, and Future Roles” on July 2nd
- First grant awarded to Women’s Leadership Seminar in Kenya
- New Board & Advisory Board Members
- Welcome to our New Intern
- Purchase a tote in honor of Women’s History Month
- Please submit your stories!
- Zoom Panel Discussion of Our “Proposed Guidelines” on January 11
- Zoom Panel Discussion on Girls’ Participation in the Liturgy, co-sponsored with Axia Women on January 28
- Ancient Faith Radio Documentary on Deaconesses on January 30
- Merry Christmas and thank you for a wonderful 2023!
- 2024 Events Preview
- Zoom Discussion: “St. Phoebe Center’s Proposed
Guidelines” on January 11 - Zoom Event: Girls’ and Women’s Liturgical Service with
Axia Women on January 28 - Ancient Faith Radio Documentary on Deaconesses on January 30
- Support our Orthodox Brothers and Sisters in Zimbabwe
- Videos from our November 10-12 Symposium “Deaconesses for the Orthodox Church Today”
- Message from His All-Holiness BARTHOLOMEW, Ecumenical Patriarch
- Watch Anniversary Year Videos
- Featured Supporter Video: Dr. Elizabeth Prodromou
- Read St. Phoebe Center Board Member Kristina Baktis’s article “Making
- Faith Come Alive: Children & the Liturgy”
- Register for and learn more about “Deaconesses in the Orthodox Church Today” November 10-12
- His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros sends archpastoral greeting
- St. Phoebe Network Meeting on August 9
- Church of Our Granddaughters: An Evening with the Author Zoom Event on September 3
- Register for “Deaconesses in the Orthodox Church Today” November 10-12
- Download Flyers
- Myth-busting: Addressing the Myths Around Ordaining Deaconesses Zoom Event on July 19
- Join the St. Phoebe Network and Attend the Network Meeting on August 9
- Video Now Available: Liturgical Service by Girls and Women
- Video Now Available: OTSA at IOTA Reprise – Women in the Church: Theological Anthropology and the Female Diaconate after Rhodes
- Resource for Celebrating St. Phoebe’s Feast Day on September 3
- Register for “Deaconesses in the Orthodox Church Today” November 10-12, 2023
- Axia Women On Menstruation Zoom Event on July 30
- Church of Our Granddaughters: An Evening with the Author Zoom Event on September 3
- New Supporter Video: Dr. Ashley Purpura
- Register Now: Anniversary Year In-Person Symposium on November 10-12
- Girls’ and Women’s Liturgical Service Zoom Event on June 25
- Myth-busting: Addressing the Myths Around Ordaining Deaconesses Zoom Event on July 19
- Axia Women Event on Church of Our Granddaughters: Menstruation on July 30
- Church of Our Granddaughters: An Evening with the Author Zoom Event on September 3
- New Supporter Video: Fr. Marc Dunaway
- Upcoming Anniversary Year Events
- Girls’ and Women’s Liturgical Service Event on June 25
- Myth-busting: Addressing the Myths Around Ordaining Deaconesses Event on July 19
- Church of Our Granddaughters: An Evening with the Author Event on September 3
- Anniversary Year In-Person Symposium on November 10-12
- Upcoming OTSA Event on Women and the Female Diaconate on June 8
- Supporter Videos
- Video now Available from Legacy of Rhodes Event Held on May 9
Anniversary Year Events
St. Phoebe Network Online Event on April 20
Legacy of Rhodes Online Event on May 9
Anniversary Year In-Person Conference on November 10-12
New Deaconess Basics Video Series
New Advisory Board Member Dr. Elizabeth Prodromou
OCF Event held at Fordham University
Anniversary Year Events on April 27, 2023
Legacy of Rhodes Online Event on May 9
Anniversary Year In-Person Symposium November 10-12
Celebrating St. Phoebe Center’s 10th Anniversary
Celebrating Women’s History Month With Two New Publications
St. Phoebe Center at IOTA
New Chair Announced
Deacon Salvatore Fazio Joins Advisory Board
Private Library Donated to Fordham University
St. Phoebe Center 10th Anniversary to be Celebrated
St. Phoebe Center Welcomes New Advisory Board Member
Our One-Time Annual Appeal Ends December 31
Board Prepares for Participation at IOTA 2023 Conference
Study Guides for Study Groups Now Available
Add Your Name to the List of Supporters for Revival of the Female Diaconate
Greeting for the Feast of the Nativity of Christ our Savior
St. Phoebe Center Welcomes Two New Board Members
Thank You to our Generous Donors!
Our One-Time Annual Appeal Ends December 31
Questions Answered from our September 1 Event: Why Are Deaconesses Needed in the Orthodox Church Today?
Board Members Make Presentations at OCAMPR Annual Conference
Now Available: Free Guides for Study Groups
Board Members Speak at Pro Oriente Conference in Rome
Article by Board Member on Access to the Female Diaconate Published in French Journal Istina
Add Your Name to the List of Supporters for Revival of the Female Diaconate
Recording Now Available: Why Are Deaconesses Needed
in the Orthodox Church Today?
Please Support Us During our One-Time Annual Appeal
Now Available: Guides for Study Groups
Please Support Us During Our One-Time Annual Appeal
A Great Success: Why are Deaconesses Needed in the Orthodox Church Today?
Board Members to Hold Workshop at OCAMPR 2022 Conference
August 2022
Register for September Event
Sign up for the St. Phoebe Network
July 2022
Webinar: Why are Deaconesses Needed in the Church Today?
Maria Spyropoulou, Deaconess in the Korean Orthodox Church Falls Asleep in the Lord
Study Guides Now Available for Local Presentations!
Update on the St. Phoebe Network
Event Planned to Commemorate St. Phoebe
Board Members to Speak at Diaconate Training Program
IOTA 2023 Conference to Include Session Co-sponsored by St. Phoebe Center
Announcing the Launch of the St. Phoebe Network
Welcome to Board Member Kristina Baktis
IOTA 2023 Call for Papers
March is Women’s History Month
AmazonSmile is an Easy Way to Support the St. Phoebe Center at No Cost to You!
Thank You for Supporting Us During Our Annual Appeal!
Brainstorming Sessions Held this Fall
Board Members & Deacon Sal Fazio Speak on “Diaconal Post-COVID Rescue Response” at OCAMPR Annual Conference
Basilica Unearthed in the Holy Land Mentions Significant Number of Deaconesses and Women
Deaconesses in the Armenian Church Carry Out Duties Similar to that of the Deacon
AmazonSmile is an Easy Way to Support the St. Phoebe Center at No Cost to You!
Please Support our One-Time Annual Appeal!
A Thanksgiving Prayer
AmazonSmile is an Easy Way to Support the St. Phoebe Center
Carrie Frederick Frost Presents at Eagle River Institute
Brainstorming Session and Prayer Service Held September 3
Board Members to Present at OCAMPR Conference
Kyra Limberakis Speaks at St. Vladimir’s Seminary on Young Adult Engagement
Sara Tsugranis is St. Phoebe Center’s First Intern
AmazonSmile is an Easy Way to Support the St. Phoebe Center
Support the St. Phoebe Center with AmazonSmile at No Cost to You!
Take This Mental Health Needs Survey
OTSA Annual Florovsky Lecture
Thank You for Your Support!
Thanksgiving Message
Nativity Message
Deacon Perry T. Hamalis Joins St. Phoebe Center Advisory Board
Religion News Association Conference—Kyra Limberakis, M.T.S Invited to Serve on Panel
OTSA Panel Includes St. Phoebe Center Board Members
OTSA Elects Two St. Phoebe Center Board Members to its Board
Maternal Body by Carrie Frederick Frost, Ph.D. is Released
“Healing from Adversity as a Woman in the Church Today” Paper Presented at OCAMPR Annual Conference
Year End Donation Opportunity
Board Members to Make Presentations at OCAMPR Conference
Board Members to Serve on OTSA Panel
Webinar Series in the Works
New Publication Authored by St. Phoebe Center Advisory Board Member
Videos Now Available from Philadelphia Symposium
Join Us at the OCAMPR Fall Conference
Plans in the Works for a One-Day Event This Fall
Webinars to be Offered Soon
The Female Diaconate? Issues East and West
Suggestions on How You Can Help
What’s Holding the Orthodox Church Back from Reviving the Female Diaconate?
The Call to Revive the Female Diaconate: Thirty Years After Rhodes Saturday, November 3, Chicago
Updated Document: “Calls for the Rejuvenation of the Female Diaconate in the Modern Era”
Papers from Deaconess Conference Now Available in English
Board Members to Speak at OTSA Annual Meeting
“Women of the Church: Faith, Service, and Leadership” Event at Fordham University
The Call to Revive the Female Diaconate: Thirty Years After Rhodes Saturday, November 3, 2018
Saints Peter & Paul Greek Orthodox Church
Glenview, (Chicago) IL
Board Members to Present at OCAMPR Conference
OCN Interviews Board Member Carrie Frederick Frost on Motherhood
Meet New Board Member Kyra Limberakis, M.T.S.
Household Names: Junia, Phoebe, & Prisca in Early Christian Rome
Women’s Gifts and the Diaconate
St. Phoebe Center Celebrates Five Year Anniversary
St. Phoebe Center Timeline
Host a Presentation at Your Parish
Conference Recordings Now Available
Drinking Wells for Africa is 2017 Conference Charitable Project
Make Reservations Now at Preferred Conference Hotel
Share Your Service Ministry at the Diaconate Conference
The Office of the Deaconess: Excerpts from “Insights into the Orthodox Faith”
Deaconess Presentation Made to Ecumenism Metro Chicago
Radio Interview: Deaconesses in the Orthodox Church in Africa
“Narthex of the Deaconesses in the Hagia Sophia”
Conference Message from Metropolitan KALLISTOS (Ware)
“Not a Novelty: The Eastern Orthodox Case for Deaconesses”
Share Your Service Ministry at the Diaconate Conference
Register Now for the Diaconate Conference
“Childbirth is a Blessing, Not an Occasion of Impurity”
Diaconate Conference Hotel & Travel Information
Diaconate Conference Session: “Engaging the Clergy and Faithful About the Diaconate”
Conference Travel Information
Conference Lodging Information
Clio Pavlantos, M.A., C.M.A., M.Div. and B.C.C. to Speak on Chaplaincy
Patriarch Theodoros of Alexandria performs first consecration of deaconesses
Conference Registration Now Open
