Projekt: Hesla Jednoty bratrské (2016)

The Hesla Jednoty bratrské, or “Watchwords of the Moravian Church,” is a historic devotional published annually since 1731. The 2016 edition continued this legacy, supported by collaborative efforts to prepare daily scripture readings, editorial design, and digital tools to assist in distribution and archiving.

Annual Watchword for 2016

“As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you.” – Isaiah 66:13

Project Overview

This page documents the Czech Wikiversity project for organizing and publishing the 2016 Hesla. The initiative brought together theological editors, designers, and developers to maintain the devotional’s high spiritual and production standards.

Editorial and Production Workflow

Stage	Description
Text Selection	Assignment of daily scriptures and the annual watchword
Proofreading	Multiple review rounds by editors to ensure theological and linguistic clarity
Layout Design	Designing cover, typography, and interior devotional structure
Digital Archiving	Scripts and tools to import data from MS Access into MySQL for long-term archiving
Printing	Scheduled in late summer with distribution beginning in September

Highlights and Milestones

Special focus on the 600th anniversary of the martyrdom of Jerome of Prague (1416)
Use of open-source scripts for devotional import and publishing automation
Design considerations for both print and online devotional formats

Legacy and Significance

The Hesla continues to inspire daily reflection across cultures and languages. The 2016 edition reflects a unique blend of historical continuity and digital modernization. Its development through an open collaborative platform shows how spiritual traditions can evolve through technology while preserving their roots.

Visual Samples

Cover design drafts and title page mockups
Formatted January and March devotionals
Prayer rota and scripture assignment tables
Proofreading annotations and layout grids