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St. Lydia of Thyatira
St. Lydia of Thyatira, a prominent figure in the New Testament, is celebrated as the first documented convert to Christianity in Europe. Her story is told in the Acts of the Apostles (Acts 16:14-15), highlighting her role in the early Church. Lydia was a merchant of purple cloth, a luxury item in ancient times, indicating […]
Who was St. Lydia of Thyatira? Lydia, originally from Thyatira, was a woman of business trading in purple, a precious and rare fabric. Her activity brought her to Philippi, a city of Macedonia. According to the Acts of the Apostles, during a preaching of St. Paul, Lydia opened her heart to the Christian message and was baptized with her family. Her home became a meeting place for the early Christians, marking the beginning of the Christian commu…
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