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The "Jerusalem
of the Aegean" is one way of describing Patmos, as
it was referred to in one 5th century inscription. It was here that
St. John the Theologian was exiled between 95 and 97 A.D. and was
inspired to write the Book of Revelation or Apocalypse.
Later the emperor Alexios Komninos ordered the monk Christodoulos Letrinos to
found a monastery in honor of the Apostle. Thus the holy monastery of Patmos
was built, the most important landmark on the island.
In September 1995 it was celebrated the anniversary of the 1900 years from the
date that the Book of Revelation was written.
Patmos, situated between Leros and Ikaria, is a mountainous island with rocky
soil and an abundance of small coves.
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Patmos Today
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Its extraordinary treasury contains Byzantine and post-Byzantine
icons, sacred vessels, 9th century embroideries and other priceless
objects, while its library houses parchment documents, patriarchal
seals, illuminated manuscripts and rare old books. In the chapel dedicated
to Our Lady frescoes can be seen which date to 1210 -1220.
Ships arriving at Patmos dock in the island's harbor, Skala, a lively place with
its white houses, flowered courtyards, fish tavernas, hotels, restaurants, cafes
and shops.
North of Skala is the village of Kambos, set among trees and greenery and near
it is what many consider to be the island's finest beach.
Patmos' s indented coastline conceals a host of lovely beaches. Among thefavourites
are Grigos, Kallikatsou, Psili Ammos and Diakofti.
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