Saint Lydia Purpuraria
Also known as: Lydia of Thyatira; Lydia of Tiatira; Lydia of Philippi; Lydia Philippisia; Lidia…
Saint
Pre-Congregation
Feast Day
May 20
Canonized
Pre-Congregation
Biography
Saint Lydia Purpuraria, also known as Lydia of Thyatira, Lydia of Tiatira, Lydia of Philippi, Lydia Philippisia, and Lidia, was a prominent figure in early Christianity. Born in Greece, she was a lay businesswoman known for dealing in purple cloth, which was considered the most expensive type of fabric in the 1st century Middle East....
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