by Mary Holmes | Dec 7, 2024
Across the globe at this time of year Moravian stars are shining to brighten up our homes, churches and public spaces. Each star reminds us of the Bible story of the star shining brightly over where Jesus was born. So, how did these stars start? Simply as a way of... Read More
by Mary Holmes | Nov 19, 2024
In 1722 folk started leaving Moravia to escape persecution and death[1]. All refugees need a place to settle and to find some peace in their traumatised lives. Count Zinzendorf offered these religious migrants land on which they built Herrnhut; hence this place... Read More
by Mary Holmes | Oct 29, 2024
David Nitschmann, David Nitschmann, David Nitschmann {yes, there were three of them}, Johann Teltschik, Melchior Zeisberger. The five pillars of the church. Five young men who escaped from Suchdol. Three hundred years ago. Eleven days later, they reached Herrnhut. A... Read More
by Mary Holmes | Sep 18, 2024
Across the country mills, houses and churches shared their rich heritage. Heritage Open Day 2024, arranged by the National Trust, was hopefully a success for all the fascinating places that opened their doors and shared their stories and crafts. Moravian Settlements... Read More
by Mary Holmes | Aug 5, 2024
Hello and welcome to my revamped blog. Thanks to the generosity of so many folk, I have been busy with talks and selling my book about ‘Elizabeth the feisty feminist.’ Hence, no blogs recently and a large donation to charity. My change of direction will pick up on the... Read More
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