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Old Home Moravian Church

Winston Salem, NC
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Description: Founded in 1800, this church contains the largest Moravian congregation in the world.
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Shepherdstown, West Virginia
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47 reviews 47 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 April 2012

The architecture is beautiful, symbolizing the beauty inherent in the Moravian worship service, that includes so much hymnody and scripture. The Great Sabbath Service on Easter Eve prepares the worshiper for the joy of resurrection. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 April 2012

I'm not Moravian but that doesn't stop me from enjoying the history and music of the services. I knew nothing about Moravians before moving him and have embraced their history, record keeping - lots, and organ music played on historic organs. More

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Shelby, North Carolina
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41 helpful votes 41 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

This building is closed most of the time but visitors are welcome to attend Sunday morning services and special services at Christmas time, etc. More

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Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 November 2011

Wow! This beautiful and historic church is not only a must-see, but a must-tour....which means you need the tour guide! We lucked out on the day of our visit, and the gentleman giving the tour was a long-time church member, and he treated us to the most fascinating recitation of the history not only of the structure but of the... More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 July 2011
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While touring Old Salem we stopped into the Home Moravian Church. Since the church is still an active, functioning church, one of its members does the talk here at certain times of the day. We came away with a much clearer understanding of the history of the Moravians which goes back to John Russ, a Catholic priest burned for heresy... More

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