First European baptism

From Philippi we drove just five minutes to the Baptistry of Lydia — the traditional site where she was baptized. The monastery there is peaceful and deeply meaningful, especially for the women in our group. After visiting the chapel and picking up a few items from the gift shop, we walked down to the river. Sierra shared a devotional on Lydia — her openness, her baptism, and her courage as a dealer of purple cloth. She connected Lydia’s “yes” to Jesus with her own “yes” in joining the internship. It was a powerful moment beside the water where the first recorded European believer met Christ.Read more