Dome Decor and Dancing

On Patmos we entered a Church that had an imposing and beautiful dome depicting a vigilant Jesus looking down at his congregation. We were to find out in the coming week that many such domes are dotted all over the Holy Land and its environs.

Following the sightseeing, we sat down to a fine lunch, highlighted by some high-stepping dancers. The star of the show on the left had some admirable hops!

Faces of Patmos

Several interesting mosaics and works of art populate Patmos, and this Orthodox priest added a powerful aspect to the visit.

St. John's Grotto

Our stop at Patmos was the first of four stops on a Holy Land tour. This Greek Isle features St. John's Grotto, the location where the evangelist dictated the book of Revelation. John wrote a Gospel and several other parts of the Bible, and this is a specific place where he was known to work and live. John is not buried on Patmos, as we shall see in a later post.