The History of the Moravian Church has two broad phases. This article covers the period from the church's origin in the late fourteenth century to the beginning of mission work circa 1732. With missions came the need for Provinces (independently administered geographical regions).
From 1732, the history is (in the main) the history of the Provinces. Articles about the provinces can be reached from the main article in this series: Moravian Church, which also contains information about the modern church.
Read more about History Of The Moravian Church: Early History: The Czech Background, The 18th Century Renewal Under Zinzendorf, The Moravian Church in The Present
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