Patmos — Local services in Patmos Municipality

Revelations 1:9-11 I John, who also am your brother, and companion in tribulation, and in the kingdom and patience of Jesus Christ, was in the isle that is called PATMOS, for the word of God, and for the testimony of Jesus Christ. I was in the Spirit on the Lord’s day, and heard behind me a great voice, as of a trumpet, Saying, I am Alpha and Omega, the first and the last: and, What thou seest, write in a book.... 1 John 5:13 These things have I written unto you that believe on the name of the Son of God; that ye may KNOW that ye have eternal life, and that ye may believe on the name of the Son of God. John 3:16 For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should NOT perish, but HAVE everlasting life. Revelations 3:20 Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him,...

In the first century, Patmos was an ordinary island with families living in a small Greek town beside its harbor and herders tending goats on the rocky slopes. There was a fort on the hill above the town, though it was probably not used much in Roman times. A social highlight of the year was the local festival to the goddess Artemis, when sacrifices were made in her honor. Ships would stop at the harbor at Patmos as they made their way from island to island while sailing from Asia Minor to Greece. If (St) John had indeed been banished, he would have lived among the residents of the island. The stipulation was that he could not leave until the authorities said so. [Craig R. Koester, Revelation and the End of All Things, Second Edition. (Grand Rapids, MI: William B. Eerdmans Publishing...

A favorite place on the planet!!!!!! Super Chilled but not boring Friendly Small enough to be able to get to know your way around but not too small to get island fever. Good seafood and excellent wine. The plaza in Skala is a must!!! Clear, clear , clean water Blue , blue skies White buildings Unesco Historical Site History and an amazing castle. Incredible sunsets and mellow vibes . No...