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The Monastery of Saint John the Theologian (Greek: Μονή του Αγίου Ιωάννου του Θεολόγου, romanized: Moní tou Agíou Ioánnou tou Theológou; also called Monastery of Saint John the Divine) is a Greek Orthodox monastery founded in 1088 in Chora on the island of Patmos.
The first thing you notice on Patmos is the monastery of St John the Divine or the Evangelist. It crowns the hill of Hora. It looks like a Byzantine castle and was built like a fortress.
The Monastery of Saint John the Theologian has the village of Chora built around its fortifications. This Greek Orthodox monastery was founded in 1088 on the hilltop of the island of Patmos. The monastery became a UNESCO heritage site in 1999.
St. John the Theologian’s monastery in Patmos is a significant sacred destination for the whole Christianity and is considered to be the most important monastery of the Aegean Sea. Moreover, it constitutes a UNESCO World Heritage Site together with the Cave of the Apocalypse and the Historic Center (Chora) of Patmos.
The Monastery of St. John the Theologian (also known as the Monastery of St. John the Divine) is a Greek Orthodox monastery dedicated to St. John of Patmos. It was founded in 1088 and is located at the highest point of the island.
The Monastery of Agios Ioannis Theologos (Saint John the Theologian) is the most significant cultural and religious center in Patmos. Standing atop a hill overlooking Chora, the capital, it is visible from every part of the island and is perhaps the first thing one will notice as they step onto the island.
ΠΛΕΙΟΔΟΤΙΚΟΣ ΔΙΑΓΩΝΙΣΜΟΣ ΟΙΚΙΑΣ ΠΛΗΣΙΟΝ ΜΥΛΩΝ ΧΩΡΑΣ. Οικουμενικό Πατριαρχείο Κων/πολεως. Ιερά Βασιλική, Σταυροπηγιακή και Πατριαρχική Μονή. Αγίου Ιωάννου του Θεολόγου και Ευαγγελιστού ...
