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Patmos

Patmos is a Greek island in the Aegean Sea, part of the Dodecanese archipelago. It lies in the southeastern Aegean, near Samos, Ikaria, and Kos. The island has a modest population and relies on a mix of tourism, agriculture, and fishing.

Patmos is renowned for its religious significance. According to Christian tradition, the Apostle John was exiled

Geography and economy: The island features a rugged coastline, olive groves, and small villages. The port of

History: Patmos has a long history from antiquity through the medieval period. It was influenced by Byzantine

to
Patmos,
where
he
received
the
visions
recorded
in
the
Book
of
Revelation.
The
Cave
of
the
Apocalypse
near
the
town
of
Chora
is
a
major
pilgrimage
site.
The
Monastery
of
Saint
John
the
Theologian
sits
above
Chora
and
forms
one
of
the
two
principal
components
of
the
UNESCO-listed
Monasteries
of
Patmos.
The
other
component
is
the
historic
town
of
Chora,
with
its
fortress
and
walls,
together
with
the
cave.
The
World
Heritage
designation
was
granted
in
1999.
Skala
is
the
principal
gateway
for
ferries,
providing
connections
to
Rhodes,
Kos,
Samos,
and
other
Dodecanese
towns.
Tourism
is
the
dominant
sector
in
the
modern
economy,
supplemented
by
farming
and
fishing.
and
later
Ottoman
rule
before
becoming
part
of
modern
Greece
in
the
20th
century.
The
island
remains
a
place
of
Christian
heritage
as
well
as
a
destination
for
visitors
seeking
its
historical
and
spiritual
legacy.