Cave of the Apocalypse
Patmos Municipality
cave in Greece
Contents
6 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Cave of the Apocalypse
Welcome to the Cave of the Apocalypse, one of the most sacred sites in the Christian world, located halfway up the mountain between the harbor of Skala and the medieval town of Chora on the island of Patmos. This unassuming rocky…
Listen in the app2The Entrance Mosaic - John and Prochorus
Before entering the cave itself, look above the doorway at the beautiful mosaic. It depicts Saint John the Theologian with his disciple Prochorus. …
Listen in the app3The Holy Cave Interior - The Triple Fissure
Step inside the cave, and you will find yourself in a space where the ceiling is the raw, unpolished rock of Patmos. The most striking feature is a series of three fissures in the stone, which tradition maintains represent the…
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As you stand near the opening of the cave, look out at the landscape toward the harbor of Skala. This is the 'exact view that St. …
Listen in the app5The Connection to the Monastery of St. John
The Cave of the Apocalypse is inextricably linked to the massive Monastery of Saint John the Theologian that crowns the hill above in Chora. The cave was re-established as a place of worship in 1088 when the monk Christodulos…
Listen in the app6Cave of the Apocalypse
As you climb back up the slope and leave the Cave of the Apocalypse, reflect on the enduring power of the words written here. The Book of Revelation remains one of the most studied and mysterious texts in human history, its…
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What is Cave of the Apocalypse?
Cave of the Apocalypse is a place in Patmos Municipality with 6 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Patmos Municipality |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 6 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 37.3142, 26.5444 |
| Last updated |
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