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== Saints and Monastics == | == Saints and Monastics == | ||
| + | *St. [[John the Theologian]] ([[September 26]] and [[May 8]]) | ||
| + | *St. [[Christodoulos]] ([[March 16]] and [[October 21]]) | ||
| + | *[[Apostle Thomas]] (First Sunday of Pentecost and [[October 6]]) | ||
| + | *St. Gerasimos of the Byzantium ([[April 7]]) | ||
| + | *St. Antipas Bishop of Pergamon ([[April 11]]) | ||
| + | *Virgin-martyr St. Pachomius of Russia ([[May 7]]) | ||
| + | *St. Leontas Archbishop of jerusalem ([[May 14]]) | ||
| + | *St. Phillip the Deacon ([[October 11]]) | ||
| + | *St. Macarius of Kalogera ([[January 19]]) | ||
| + | *Hieromartyr Platonos of Aivazidos ([[September 21]]) | ||
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| + | Σύναξις τῶν ἐν Πάτμῳ Ἁγίων (Κυριακή μετά τῶν Ἁγίων Πάντων). | ||
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Image:JohnTheologian.JPG|Ancient Icon of St. [[John the Theologian]] | Image:JohnTheologian.JPG|Ancient Icon of St. [[John the Theologian]] | ||
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The Patriarchal Exarchate of Patmos (Greek Πάτμος) is the small Greek island pf Patmos, also referred to as the Jerusalem of the Aegean Sea, since it is the island of ascetic austerity. This exarchate belongs to the Patriarchate of Constantinople.
Contents
History
Patmos is the northernmost island of the Dodecanese and is populated with churches and communities of Orthodox Christians. From the very earliest times, Orthodox tradition has associated Patmos with St. John the Theologian; on this island is the cave of his exile and from where he wrote the Book of Revelation. More specifically, it is remembered as the place where he recorded his vision from Jesus that came to us as the Book of Revelation. Revelation was written as an exhortation to the Christian believers to stay true to their faith during the persecutions near the end of the first century.[1]
The whole island is dominated by the two monasteries, built in his honour and memory, and Chora, the island’s historic center, are all declared World Heritage sites by UNESCO in 2006.
Monastery of St. John the Theologian
Monastery of St. John the Theologian - 1738 entrance with icon of St. John the Theologian and St. Chrysostom, founder of the monastery, both holding the monastery in their hands.
Monastery of St. John the Theologian - Monk praying with prayer rope
Monastery of St. John the Theologian - Courtyard outside the Museum and church
Monastery of St. John the Theologian - Byzantine Bell at the top of monastery
Cave of the Apocalypse
Monastery of the Apocalypse - Outside the Cave
Monastery of the Apocalypse - Inside the Cave
Monastery of the Apocalypse - View of Patmos from inside the Cave
List of Churches and Monasteries
Saints and Monastics
- St. John the Theologian (September 26 and May 8)
- St. Christodoulos (March 16 and October 21)
- Apostle Thomas (First Sunday of Pentecost and October 6)
- St. Gerasimos of the Byzantium (April 7)
- St. Antipas Bishop of Pergamon (April 11)
- Virgin-martyr St. Pachomius of Russia (May 7)
- St. Leontas Archbishop of jerusalem (May 14)
- St. Phillip the Deacon (October 11)
- St. Macarius of Kalogera (January 19)
- Hieromartyr Platonos of Aivazidos (September 21)
Ancient Icon of St. John the Theologian
Notes
- ↑ P. N. Tarazi, The New Testament - Introduction, Vol. 3 - Johannine Writings, St. Vladimir's Seminary Press, Crestwood, New York, 2004 ISBN 0-88141-264-3
