Patmos

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.

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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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Greek Dimos.name: Patmos
Greek Dimos.name_local: Πάτμος
Greek Dimos.type: municipality
Greek Dimos.image_map: 2011 Dimos Patmou.png
Greek Dimos.image_skyline: Chora-of-Patmos.JPG
Greek Dimos.caption_skyline: Chora and the Castle of Patmos
Greek Dimos.elevation_min: 0
Greek Dimos.elevation_max: 270
Greek Dimos.periph: South Aegean
Greek Dimos.periphunit: Kalymnos
Greek Dimos.pop_municipality: 3283
Greek Dimos.area_municipality: 45.0
Greek Dimos.mayor: Nikitas Tsampalakis
Greek Dimos.since: 2023
Greek Dimos.population_as_of: 2021
Greek Dimos.postal_code: 855 xx
Greek Dimos.area_code: 22470
Greek Dimos.licence: KX, PO, PK

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Wikidata facts

Population: 3047
Area: 34.14
Elevation: 269
Official website: www.patmos.gr
Image: Πάτμος - panoramio.jpg

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Commons category: Patmos
postal code: 855 00–855 99
native label: Πάτμος

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Contents

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

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.