ALL SAINTS CELEBRATED IN AUGUST Saints celebrated on the 3rd of August WELCOME! SAINT LYDIA THE PURPLE SELLER Saint Lydia Purpuraria, feast August 3 [January 27, May 20 in some calendars], is the 1st century native of Thyatira (now Ak-Hissar ), a city in Asia Minor, famous for its dye-works, whence Lydia’s trade ( Purpuraria , Purple-Seller). SHE BECAME ST PAUL'S FIRST CONVERT IN EUROPE She was at Philippi in Macedonia when her heart was opened and she became St Paul’s first convert in Europe and afterwards his hostess (Acts 16:14,15). There are no trustworthy traditions concerning her after-life. Information from the Book of Saints, 1921, by the Monks of Ramsgate PRAYER: Grant, we beseech you, almighty God, that the venerable feast of Saint Lydia may increase our devotion and promote our salvation. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God, for ever and ever. Amen.