In addition, Thessalonica abounded with sanctuaries of such Greek deities as Zeus, Artemis, and Apollo, as well as certain Egyptian gods.
Kristlaste elu tegi raskeks ka see, et linn kubises ebajumalatemplitest, mis olid pühendatud sellistele Kreeka jumalatele nagu Zeus, Artemis ja Apollon ning mõningatele Egiptuse jumalatele.