Baptistery of St. Lydia

Located 15 km from the city of Kavala and next to the archaeological site of Philippi.

There, by the river Zygakti is the point where the Apostle Paul baptized the first Christians of Europe, Lydia.

Today baptistery is open and marriages and baptisms take place.

Every year in celebration of St. Lydia of Philippisias, on May 20, Christians are baptized at the same place.