The Gold Book of Patmos | Page 51

in Patmos... THE SACRED ISLAND Patmos, also known as “the island of the Apocalypse” or “Jerusalem of the Aegean”, is one of the most important religious destinations internationally. The island where St. John the Evangelist wrote the Sacred Book of the Apocalypse and Saint Christodoulos founded the holy Monastery of St. John the Evangelist (“Aghios Ioannis Theologos”) is characterised by mysticism and devoutness and causes awe not only to Christians, but also to visitors of every religion and every part of the world. 51