Thyatira

In the Bible

The letter to Thyatira praises its love, faith, service and perseverance. Lydia, the dealer in purple cloth whom Paul met at Philippi, came from this city.

Rev 2:18–19To the angel of the church in Thyatira write: These are the words of the Son of God, whose eyes are like a blazing fire and whose feet are like polished bronze. I know your deeds—your love, your faith, your service, your perseverance—and your latter deeds are greater than your first.

Acts 16:14Among those listening was a woman named Lydia, a dealer in purple cloth from the city of Thyatira, who was a worshiper of God. The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message.

Here today

A small fenced excavation of columns and a Roman street in the center of Akhisar.

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