This week in Christian history: First Moravian missionaries

By Michael Gryboski, Editor Sunday, August 17, 2025An illustration showing Count Nicolaus von Zinzendorf (1700-1760), Moravian Church leader, preaching to a diverse group of people. | Public DomainThroughout the extensive history of the Church, numerous events of lasting significance have occurred.Each week marks anniversaries of impressive milestones, unforgettable tragedies, amazing triumphs, memorable births and notable deaths. Some events, spanning over 2,000 years of history, might be familiar, while others might be unknown to many.The following pages highlight anniversaries of memorable events that occurred this week in Christian history, including the first Moravian missionaries being sent out, the death of Gotthold Heinrich Loeber, and The Great Ejection.Follow Michael Gryboski on Twitter or Facebook