person
Lydia of Thyatira
Also known as Lydia the purple-seller
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- born. 1th centurylow · Wikidata P569
- died. 1th centurylow · Wikidata P570
Dealer in purple cloth from Thyatira whose household Acts 16 describes as Paul's first converts at Philippi.
Wikipedia extract
Lydia of Thyatira is a woman mentioned in the New Testament who is regarded as the first documented convert to Christianity in Europe. Several Christian denominations have designated her a saint.
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- Lydia of Thyatira · Wikipedia contributorsAccessed 2026-11-12 · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Wikidata Q292282 · Wikidata contributorsAccessed 2026-11-12 · CC0 1.0
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new-testament · women · house-churches · 1st-century