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Baptistery of Saint Lydia of Philippi
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Location: Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Καβάλας, Greece
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June 8, 2021
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Paulus (Shaul) Lydia is said to have dived here. From a Christian point of view, this was the first baptism on European soil. Therefore, special importance is attached to this place. Since Paul was and remained a Jew, he performed a cleansing ritual typical of Jews.
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Location: Περιφερειακή Ενότητα Καβάλας, Greece