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John Malathronas, CNN's travel editor was amazed by all he saw on his recent visit to the Greek island of Patmos which he reffered to as: The island where the end of the world begun. The island of the Apocalypse. The...

A highly acclaimed documentary about the Greek island of Patmos and the world-famous monastery of St. John the Theologian will premiere in Greek cinemas later in May after successful screenings in Europe and the U.S. Acceptance of Inheritance: Apocalypse Again...

  Religious tourism is a growing slice of the touristic industry. It’s a kind of tourism that can either strengthen personal faith or help discover new cultures and traditions. Religious tourism creates awareness of the importance of preservation of holy...

The complex that houses the grotto where tradition says Saint John wrote the Book of Revelation and his Gospel, on the eastern Aegean island of Patmos, has revealed hidden crypts, windows and doors during recent restoration work, according to...

The islands of Patmos and Arki in the eastern Aegean have achieved water autonomy with the creation of desalination units, ending their longtime dependency on water tankers. The units were acquired in 2012 but then the plan was abandoned. Work...

August 15 in almost here and Greeks are preparing for all the customs and traditions that will take place in celebration of Panagia, the Virgin Mary. On the Greek island of Patmos locals are preparing for the revival of...

Anyone can now admire the beauty and treasures of the Patmos Monastery with just one click! Google users can now experience a very important accomplishment. Specials have mapped the Monastery of Apocalypse in digital format, making it possible for anyone across the globe to access and...

U2 frontman Bono is one of the many celebrities who chose the beautiful Greek islands for their vacation. The U2 singer, along with his wife Ali Hewson, chose the islands of Mykonos and Patmos to spend their summer holidays. After visiting...

From July 24 to 30, the International Film Festival of Patmos will be held for the fourth consecutive year. The Festival is a unique meeting point and a platform of inspiration for artists and filmmakers, which has gradually evolved...

The internationally renowned Greek-American film director and script writer Alexander Payne, whose family name was changed from Papadopoulos, will be present at this year’s International Film Festival of Patmos which will be held from July 24-31. Payne, an Academy Award...

Patmos is a small Greek island in the Aegean Sea which is mentioned in the Christian scriptural Book of Revelation. The book's introduction states that its author, John, was on Patmos when he was given (and recorded) a vision...

Lack of financial support from various government bodies, namely the Municipality of Patmos, the Ministry of Culture and the GNTO, has resulted in the postponement of this year's International Film Festival of Patmos. This popular annual event will now...

The Ist Ιnternational Film Festival of Patmos, IFFP launches its beginning this summer, [...]

With Greek Orthodox Easter on May 5, Greeks and tourists alike are planning to rush out of urban centers to enjoy the unique holiday customs found in destinations across the country. While there are some shared Easter traditions throughout the...

While the heroes of the glorious 1821 Revolution fought and died for freedom, there were Greek politicians who betrayed them for money and high positions. These were politicians who usurped the glory of the real warriors of the 1821 Revolution...