Cave of the Apocalypse

The book of Revelation states that its author, St. John the Theologian (Apostle John), was on Patmos when he was given a vision from Jesus (around 95 AD).

 

"I, John, your brother and companion in the suffering and kingdom and patient endurance that are ours in Jesus, was on the island of Patmos because of the word of God and the testimony of Jesus. On the Lord's Day I was in the Spirit, and I heard behind me a loud voice like a trumpet..." (Revelation 1:9-10)

Tourists can visit the cave where John is said to have received his Revelation (the Cave of the Apocalypse). The cave entrance is marked with a mosaic showing the visions of St. John. Inside the cave, seven silver lamps have been hung of which the largest is above the place where St. John slept.

The cave was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO (2006). The superior of the Cave provides to the visitors a description of how the book was written. Brochures are also available.