Did john return to ephesus when he left the islan of patmos?

Yes, according to early Christian tradition, after being exiled to the island of Patmos, the Apostle John eventually returned to Ephesus. This return is believed to have occurred after the death of Emperor Domitian, who had ordered his exile. In Ephesus, John is thought to have continued his ministry and wrote the Gospel of John and the Book of Revelation.