Patmos
Sign in to savePatmos (, ) is a Greek island in the Aegean Sea. It is famous as the place where, according to Christian belief, John of Patmos received the vision found in the Book of Revelation of the New Testament, and where the book was written.
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Patmos is a Greek island in the Aegean Sea that holds special significance in Christian history as the place where John is believed to have received and written down the visions that became the Book of Revelation in the New Testament. The island's connection to this foundational religious text has made it an important pilgrimage site for Christians seeking to visit the location of one of Christianity's most influential works.
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Key facts
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- Πάτμος
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- municipality
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- Chora and the Castle of Patmos
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- 270
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- South Aegean
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- Kalymnos
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- 3283
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- 45.0
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17 sectionsContents
- History
- The birth of Patmos according to Greek mythology
- History from the Classical period to the present
- 21st century
- Geography
- Economy
- Tourism
- Health
- Infrastructure
- Ferry
- Notable people
- International relations
- Twin towns — Sister cities
- See also
- References
- Further reading
- External links
Patmos (, ) is a Greek island in the Aegean Sea. It is famous as the place where, according to Christian belief, John of Patmos received the vision found in the Book of Revelation of the New Testament, and where the book was written.
One of the northernmost islands of the Dodecanese complex, Patmos has a population of 3,283 (2021) and an area of . The highest point is Profitis Ilias, above sea level. The municipality of Patmos, which includes the offshore islands of Arkoi (pop. 44), Marathos (pop. 5), and several uninhabited islets, has a population of 3,047 (2011 census) and a combined land area of . It is part of the Kalymnos regional unit.