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Historical accounts of Lydia's conversion in Philippi

Overview

Historical accounts identify Lydia (also referred to as Saint Lidia) as a wealthy merchant of purple dye from the ancient city of Thyatira, located in modern-day western Turkey. After moving to the Roman colony of Philippi in present-day Greece, she encountered the Apostle Paul.

Following her baptism, which is noted as the first recorded Christian conversion of a European family, Lydia utilized her home and resources to support the early Christian community. Her residence served as a meeting place and the first church in Philippi, where she hosted Paul and Silas.

Entities

Philippi · Paul · Thyatira · Saint Lidia · Lydia

Timeline

  1. 5 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Lydia: The first Christian convert in Europe

    Lydia, a purple cloth merchant from Thyatira, became the first recorded Christian convert in Europe and established the first church in Philippi by hosting Paul and Silas in her home.

  2. 15 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Saint Lidia commemorated as early European Christian convert

    Saint Lidia, a wealthy purple‑dye merchant from Tiatira, became the first recorded European Christian convert after Apostle Paul baptized her in Philippi and she opened her home to early believers.

Sources

jessaminejournal.com · winchestersun.com