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Travelling across Greece you will notice that many churches and monasteries have this two flags flying high. Discover more on the special meaning of this two flags.

The Church of Panagia Geranou is located at the end of island. You must drive there by yourself. Amazing views of the island of Patmos on the way. A panigiri is celebrated on 15 August.

The little Church overlooking the town of Skala welcome the travellers when the ferries approach the port of Patmos. Enjoy the view over Skala and the bay.

In front of Patmos island the islet of Xiliomodi or Chiliomodi with the hermitage dedicated to Saint Panteleimon. Hermits lived here during many centuries.

Saint Christodoulos Latrinos the wondermaker of Patmos. He built the monastery in Chora and Others in Greece. His relics are in the monastery and celebrated twice a year.

In Christian Orthodox tradition the faithful has a spiritual father. In Greek is called Gerona which mean Elder even do the actual age is not as important as the spiritual preparation.

The reason of your pilgrimage to pray and meditate the word of St. John Evangelist where the last chapter of the Apocalypse was revealed. A mystical experience.

Saint Christodoulos built the monastery of Saint John like a fortress to prevent pirates to attack it. A UNESCO world Heritage site since 1999. a must to visit during your stay in Patmos

Theophania is a celebration taking place on January 6th (new calendar) in the orthodox world where the priest and local folks walk together to the sea and he throw the precedently blessed cross in the waters.

Patmos alone deserve the trip but on the way and after there are so many other interesting sites for the modern pilgrim. Tinos, Symi, St. Paul steps, Mount Athos, Meteora, Corfù, Thessaloníki.

On the day of the Dormition of the Mother of God the monks of Patmos get together to commemorate it with a procession in the tight alleys of Chora.

The Greek Language was the English of today. No surprise that many biblical figures travelled to Rome via Greece. Preached in Greece. Lost their life for the faith in Greece and much more.