The Ancient Unity of Brethren, also known as Unitas Fratrum are among the oldest organized groups. The Moravians origins were organized in 1457 as descendants of these groups. They were spiritual descendants of Jan Hus. A Czech priest who attempted a reform and was killed for his attempts. Hus was a holy martyr whose stand on the Bible was the supreme rule of faith and practice in the Church. He persuaded people that partaking of the …showed first 75 words of 1244 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1244 total…followers distributed literature that had been translated into the native language. This pioneering event opened the door to reading, and learning even to the common person. Early reform leaders like Hus, led the way for the movements that molded the world we live in today. Open educational facilities, various religions and churches not governed by the state, and the knowledge to know who and what our governments are all about. It was our red carpet.