Monastery of Saint John the Theologian

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The Monastery of Saint John the Theologian is a historic and religious site located in Chora, on the Greek island of Patmos. Founded in 1088 by the Byzantine monk Christodoulos, the monastery is dedicated to Saint John the Theologian, who is traditionally believed to have authored the Book of Revelation on Patmos. The monastery is renowned for its impressive architecture, which features fortified walls, a main church (katholikon) adorned with frescoes, and a treasury containing valuable religious artifacts and manuscripts.

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