# Moravian renewal at Herrnhut (1727)

URL: https://christianity-history.com/timeline/1727-moravian-renewal-at-herrnhut
Location: Herrnhut, Saxony
Themes: Mission

The Moravian community at Herrnhut experiences a revival and begins worldwide missions. At this point in the timeline (1727), the Bishop of Rome was Pope Benedict XIII (29 May 1724 – 21 February 1730).

## Why it matters
Moravian renewal at Herrnhut mattered because it carried Christianity to new peoples and regions, changing the map of world Christianity.

Pope at the time: [Pope Benedict XIII](https://christianity-history.com/popes/pope-benedict-xiii)

## Sources
- [Wikipedia — Moravian Church](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moravian_Church)
- [Encyclopaedia Britannica topic lookup — Moravian renewal at Herrnhut](https://www.britannica.com/search?query=Moravian+renewal+at+Herrnhut)
- [Wikipedia — Enlightenment and Revival (period overview)](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_Christianity#Modern_era)