Catholic Saint
St. Lydia
“The first recorded convert to Christianity in Europe.”
Feast Day: August 3
Biography
St. Lydia was a wealthy seller of purple cloth from Thyatira who became the first European convert to Christianity after hearing St. Paul preach. She opened her home to Paul and his companions and was instrumental in establishing the early Church in Philippi. Her generous spirit and faithfulness made her a key figure in the spread of the Gospel in the Roman Empire.
Prayer to St. Lydia
Faith is the light that illuminates the dark places of our lives.