St. Lydia of Thyatira. In the Acts of the Apostles: Lydia was the Apostle Paul’s 1st convert to Christianity in Europe. Her conversion from hearing Paul’s words in Philippi proclaiming the Gospel of Christ at his 2nd mission journey. Paul & his companions were well received by Lydia & stayed at her house after their release from the Philippi prison. During their imprisonment, Lydia & co. spent nights in prayer for the release of Paul & Silas, making her home the first Christian Church in Eur...
