as a result, the cave became the centre of his revelation, which he dictated to his disciple Prohorus and this led to the creation of the Book of the Apocalypse, or Revelation, the last book of the Bible.
Seven silver lamps have been hung in the cave of which the largest is above the place where St. John slept using a rock as a pillow that still exists in the cave. Presently, a monk and/or spiritual leader sits oin the rock and tells the story of the Apocalypse and how the book was written, to the tourists.
 The cave has a few niches in the stone believed to be where
John rested his head and another for his hand, in the shallow cave. Also, a triple fissure can be seen from where St. John heard the voice of God and which represented the Holy Trinity.To experience the energy of the miraculous cave, a stirring brochure written by Archimandrite Koutsanellos (Superior of the Cave), the Book of Revelation and many guides are available but the most recommended method is to sit on one of the stools and feel the most mysterious cave of the world.
On the 26th of September, the cave celebrates the Panaghia of Erimitiriou with the arrival of worshippers who come to honor and celebrate the holy place.
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