The Moravian Church was first set up in 1457 by followers of Czech religious reformer John Hus.
The church, one of the first examples of Protestant Christianity, spread widely through Bohemia and Moravia; they were the first group to translate the bible into a modern European language, and one of the first to introduce hymns as part of congregational worship. However, they suffered periods of intense persecution in their home countries.
The first British Moravian Church was established in London in 1742, but Ockbrook wasn't far behind, with the cornerstone of the current building being laid in July 1751. Even here they had many obstacles to overcome, as there was much hostility towards the migrants, but over the next 150 years the Settlement at Ockbrook grew and flourished.
A plain but distinctive church building, in keeping with the standards for Moravian Churches. At the rear of the church is God's Acre, the burial ground, which is open to the public to view.
The geocache is placed where you can get a good view of this simple but attractive church, but take the effort to have a look around the rest of the Settlement too.
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