Episcopus Fratrum. Born at Angermünde in Courland, Russia, the son of a Lutheran divine. He studied theology and joining the Moravian Church filled various important offices in the ministry of the Church in Germany and Russia. He also worte a history of the Indian Mission and "Etwas für's Herz". In 1771 he married Magdalena Barlach of Wolmar, Livonia. They had no children. In 1802 he was consecrated a Bishop, and came to America, having been appointed President of the "Provincial Helper's Conference". In 1812 he was elected a member of the "Unity's Elder Conference" in Europe, but was unable to leave America on account of the war and failing health. Died in Bethlehem.
Episcopus Fratrum. Born at Angermünde in Courland, Russia, the son of a Lutheran divine. He studied theology and joining the Moravian Church filled various important offices in the ministry of the Church in Germany and Russia. He also worte a history of the Indian Mission and "Etwas für's Herz". In 1771 he married Magdalena Barlach of Wolmar, Livonia. They had no children. In 1802 he was consecrated a Bishop, and came to America, having been appointed President of the "Provincial Helper's Conference". In 1812 he was elected a member of the "Unity's Elder Conference" in Europe, but was unable to leave America on account of the war and failing health. Died in Bethlehem.
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