Cenchrea is a port city located in Greece, east of Corinth.
Paul made a vow here, shaved his head, and went to Ephesus.
Acts 18:18Paul stayed on in Corinth for some time. Then he left the brothers and sisters and sailed for Syria, accompanied by Priscilla and Aquila. Before he sailed, he had his hair cut off at Cenchrea because of a vow he had taken.Acts 18:19They arrived at Ephesus, where Paul left Priscilla and Aquila. He himself went into the synagogue and reasoned with the Jews.
Phoebe was recommended as a servant of this place.
Romans 16:1I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a deacon of the church in Cenchrea.