Travel and Vacation: Have You Ever Visited the Island of Patmos?

When someone mentions the “island of Patmos”, my first thoughts are of Saint John the Apostle. He was exiled to that island and that’s where he wrote the biblical book of Revelation. 

I never associated anything else with that island until I discovered Katerina Tsigarida.  She is a contemporary architect who restores ancient homes on that island. She has made it a personal mission to preserve traditional Patmian culture and lifestyle. Ms. Tsigarida lives in Thessaloniki, but she and her family regularly spend their summers on the island. If you can’t relocate to live there, Patmos certainly sounds like a wonderful place to vacation. It is said that the volcanic cave where St. John lived and where he wrote the prophetical book still exists. That’s enticement enough for me to want to go there. But I would be interested in also seeing some of the ancient homes this architect has restored.  Wouldn’t you?

• Patmos: The island in Greece where the end of the world began | CNN Travel

• Patmos (BiblePlaces.com)

• History of Patmos - The history of the holy island of Patmos

Fascinating Fact: 

Did you know that in Patmos there is a custom of passing down homeownership through the female line?  (Source)

Greek Revival: How One Architect Is Refurbishing 15th-19th Century Homes https://t.co/beJcSyLZVW via @WSJ

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The Best Things to See and Do in Patmos, Greece via @culturetrip https://t.co/xYBOffedzF #islandOfPatmos #travelandvacation #dreamtraveldestination

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