Moravian Church
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| Number of followers | 1,112,120 (2016) |
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| Founded | Bohemia |
| Congregations | 1,000+ |
| Based in | Germany |
| Founders | Nicolaus Zinzendorf |
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| ID | 2151073 |
About Moravian Church
The Moravian Church, formally named the Unitas Fratrum, in German known as [Herrnhuter] Brüdergemeine, is one of the oldest Protestant denominations in the world, with its heritage dating back to the Bohemian Reformation in the 15th century and the Unity of the Brethren established in the Kingdom of Bohemia.
Unesco world heritage status: Seven sites win UK backing
By Emma HarrisonBBC News
Seven sites in the UK and its overseas territories are in the running to win Unesco World Heritage status.
York City Centre , Birkenhead Park and an Iron Age settlement in Shetland are among the locations being put forward by the government to join the prestigious list.
The globally-recognised designation is given to places of cultural, historical or scientific significance.
There are already 33 World Heritage sites in the UK, including Stonehenge.
Globally, the sites on The List overseen by The Agency of the United Nations , include Australia's Great Barrier Reef and historic areas of Cairo.
Five new sites from across the UK and overseas territories have been added to the government's " Tentative List" which is published about every 10 Years and sets out the locations it is felt have The Best chance of succeeding in being included.
The Department for Media, Culture and Sport confirmed the new sites are:
Two other sites submitted their full nominations to Unesco earlier this year, and remain on the government's Tentative List.
They are The Flow Country, a large area of peatland across Caithness and Sutherland in the north of Scotland which plays a crucial role in supporting biodiversity, and the Gracehill Moravian Church Settlement in Ballymena, Northern Ireland .
Heritage Minister Lord Parkinson of Whitley Bay said: " All the locations being put forward would be worthy recipients of this Accolade - and we will give them our full backing so they can benefit from The International recognition it can bring. "
Laura Davies , HM Ambassador to Unesco, said The Five new sites added to The List " brilliantly reflect the diversity and beauty of the UK and its overseas territories' natural and cultural heritage".
The DCMS said it will work with local authorities and devolved administrations to develop their bids.
Related TopicsSource of news: bbc.com
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