Today we ventured to the island of Patmos to see the Grotto of Revelation, the cave where John of Patmos was exiled and received the vision which he recorded in The Book of Revelation. We also saw The Monastery of St. John the Theologian with its awe-inspiring frescoes. We now understand why people call Patmos "The Jerusalem of the Aegean." After these powerful experiences, we had a wonderful salad and seafood lunch where many folks tried new foods. We then had a few hours to explore Patmos and relax so there was more swimming and hiking for all.
Finally, we made our way back to Samos on the boat and had a late dinner with our small groups.
We're hoping to get some good rest tonight and praying for calm seas tomorrow as we boat to Turkey. Thank you for praying alongside us!
The group headed to Patmos.
Before entering the Grotto, we studied selections of Revelation together.
The Grotto.
The view of Patmos from The Monastery of St. John the Theologian.
The group in the courtyard of the monastery.
Frescoes inside the monastery's courtyard.
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