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