The most important period in the history of Patmos begins in 95 AD with the arrival of the beloved disciple of Christ, St.John the Evangelist. Exiled by the Romans he found refuge in a cave where he experienced his God-inspired visions that culminated in his writing of Revelation, the last book of the Bible.
Upon arrival in Patmos it is impossible to miss the monastery of St Christodoulos, built in 1088 to commemorate St. John. Pirate raids necessitated powerful fortifications; hence the monastery was built like a mighty castle protectively towering over the island.
This small and remote island in the South Aegean Sea emits an aroma of sanctity and a special light that is both mystifying and inspiring, dynamic and vibrant. A place where time appears to have stood still; with unspoilt Byzantine traditions and ceremonies still taking place, people cultivating the land with the use of animals and the monastery’s philosophical school still operating in the same manner since the 18th century.
Aside from its rich history, Patmos is also loved for its wonderful beaches, the fresh fish and the vast amounts of sunshine.
