Who was Lydia

A prosperous businesswomen of the city of Thyatira who became a convert to Christianity

after hearing the apostle Paul speak. Thyatira was noted for its "purple" its beautifully dyed cloth. Lydia, who lived in Philippi, sold

dyes or dyed goods from as far away as Thyatira. Already a worshiper of God, the usual designation for a Proselyte to Judaism, Lydia

believed the gospel when Paul preached in Philippi. She became the first convert to Christianity in Macedonia and, in fact, in all of Europe.

Lydia is a good example for Christians in the business world today. A devout Christian and a conscientious businesswomen, she used

her work to help further God's purpose.