The holy island of Patmos sustained prosperous autonomy
under centuries of Ottoman preeminence in the eastern
Mediterranean. The island���s trading fleet was well known.
It was occupied twice by the Italians. The local abbot,
much respected, answers directly to the Patriarchship.
The island���s citizens and their houses have a history
and aura of the cosmopolitan. Profound theological
discourse and groundbreaking efforts towards Greek
independence found succor and voice in Patmos.
The second story of this otherwise ancient house is
embellished with neoclassical exterior windows and
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