Monastery of Saint John the Theologian, Byzantine monastery on Patmos island, Greece
The monastery consists of fortified walls, defensive towers, and religious buildings situated at the highest point of Patmos island.
The Monastery of Saint John the Theologian was established in 1088 by Saint Christodoulos after receiving the island from Emperor Alexios I Komnenos.
The monastery library preserves over 1,200 medieval manuscripts, 300 early printed books, and 13,000 documents spanning the history of Orthodoxy.
Visitors can access the monastery daily, with appropriate dress code requirements including long pants for men and long skirts for women.
The monastery holds relics of Saint Thomas, fragments of the True Cross, and numerous imperial Byzantine documents with golden seals.
GPS coordinates: 37.30909,26.54800
Latest update: March 7, 2025 17:05
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