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Patmos
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Known as the “Jerusalem of the Aegean,” Patmos is the location where Saint John the Apostle (also known as Saint John the Divine) was exiled and received a vision from God. This vision led to the book of Revelations in the New Testament. Today, the location of the prophecy, the Cave of Revelation/Apocalypse, is a sacred destination for many religious pilgrims. In addition to its biblical history, this Greek island boasts beautiful beaches, succulent seafood, and the whitewashed houses that are form the characteristic Aegean architecture.
Aegean Isle
Scroll to the bottom of the page for three brief, narrated videos about Patmos.
Source: Around Greece
Navigate to Patmos/Travellog for information on the most popular landmarks and tourist sites on the island.
Source: The Official Patmos Web site
Take a look at breathtaking photos of Patmos’ sparkling Aegean waters and island architecture here:
Source: Greeka
Patmos is part of the Dodecanese island chain. View a map of the islands here:
Source: Helios
Read this archived New York Times articles for detailed insight in to the island of Patmos.
Source: The New York Times
Sacred Sites
Explore Encyclopedia Britannica’s comprehensive history of Saint John the Apostle, including his time in spent in exile on Patmos.
Source: Encyclopedia Britannica
Read more about Patmos’s most sacred site, the Cave of the Apocalypse.
Source: Sacred Destinations
Take a virtual tour of the 900-year-old monastery on Patmos. This site contains information and images of the monks and the extensive libraries at the monastery.
Source: The Plaka
Patmos, Personally
This blog entry details one woman’s visit to the island of Patmos. Vicariously experience a trip to the Patmos monastery by reading her descriptions and viewing the beautiful photos.
Source: Sushan Cushman's Blog
Patmos is the setting of this brief but charming autobiographical travelogue, The Summer of My Greek Taverna: A Memoir, that includes recipes. Follow author Tom Stone as he experiences the hectic life of becoming a partner in a busy Greek restaurant during the summer high season.
Source: The Summer of My Greek Taverna: A Memoir
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