Archdeaconess Angelic-Phoebe Organizes St. Phoebe Day Events in Her Parish
A letter from Archdeaconess Angelic-Phoebe to His Eminence Metropolitan Serafim
Your blessing Your Eminence Metropolitan of Zimbabwe and Angola Serafim,
On September 3 we commemorate SAINT PHOEBE THE DEACONESS. Together with the Sunday school children of Saint Nectarios parish, we would like to pass our best wishes to Saint Phoebe Center for the Deaconess on their name day. Below is a letter from the kids:
Dear Hon. President and Members of the Board of Saint Phoebe Center for Deaconesses
We want to express our heartfelt gratitude for your unwavering support and prayers. Your kindness, encouragement, faith in us have meant the world. Your support has made a significant difference and we are grateful for your presence in our lives. Thank you for believing in us and for being a source of strength. We are thankful for your prayers which have brought us comfort and peace.
Archdeaconess Angelic-Phoebe Molen and the Sunday School kids.
Archdeaconess Angelic-Phoebe and her parish celebrate
the commemoration of St. Phoebe in the Orthodox Church
on September 3.
Axia! One Year Anniversary of Ordination of Archdeaconess Angelic-Phoebe
Archdeaconess Angelic-Phoebe is congratulated after Ordination. Photo credit: Annie Frost
On May 2, 2024, Holy Thursday, Angelic Molen of Harare, Zimbabwe, was ordained Deaconess Angelic in the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Alexandria and all Africa (the Orthodox Church in the continent of Africa) by His Eminence Metropolitan Serafim of Zimbabwe (Kykotis) in St. Nektarios Mission Parish at WaterFall. This historic event would not be possible without the approval and support of the Alexandrian Synod and His Beatitude Theodorus. The ordination of Deaconess Angelic, using the Byzantine rite, was the culmination of efforts around the world to renew the ancient order of deaconesses in the Orthodox Church, and specifically for the local needs of parishes in Africa… (read more)
Finnish Translation: Pohdintoja diakonissa Angelicin vihkimystilaisuudessa
Russian Translation: Размышления о рукоположении диакониссы Ангелики
Greek Translation: Σκέψεις επί της Χειροτονίας της Διακόνισσας Αγγελικής
We thank Finnish translators, Elsi Takala & Riina Nguyen; Greek translator, Nikolaos Asproulis; and the Russian translators at Public Orthodoxy for their translation work.
Keep Archdeaconess Angelic-Phoebe and Her Ministry in Your Prayers
Prayers for the continued ministry of Archdeaconess Angelic-Phoebe is vital to encourage her to carry out God’s work and give her the strength and perseverance she needs. You can download the special prayer card below to include in your daily prayers. You may also want to make copies of it and ask others to prayer for Archdeaconess Angelic-Phoebe all well.
How the African Women’s Grant Supports Archdeaconess Angelic-Phoebe
St. Phoebe Center established an African Orthodox Women’s Grant in 2024 to support the efforts of women like Archdeaconess Angelic-Phoebe – women who are richly engaged in the life of the Orthodox Church.
The generous donations of faithful supporters, like you, have made it possible for Archdeaconess Angelic-Phoebe to pursue a university education in Geography and Environmental Studies, placing the sanctity of Earth at the forefront of her work.
“The Earth is a sacred gift from God,” she says, “We must protect it from harm and live in harmony with the plants, animals, and every living thing.” Noting the underrepresentation of African women in leadership positions, she is also committed to using this degree as a means to empower her sisters in Christ. “I will hold seminars and workshops for my fellow African Orthodox women to increase the rate of participation,” she says.
More information about the African Women’s Grant can be found here.
