28.04.2014
Whitechurch Moravian Burial Ground Highlighted in New Publication
A new publication on the Moravian Burial Ground at Whitechurch, County Dublin, will be launched on Wednesday May 14. Entitled “The Moravian Burial Ground at Whitechurch, County Dublin” the launch takes place in Whitechurch Old Schools (1823), in the grounds of Whitechurch Church of Ireland Parish Church, Whitechurch Road Church, Dublin 16 at 8.00 pm.
This illustrated publication has been researched and written by Dr Rosemary Power, a member of the Moravian Church and a historian and folklorist, who also previously led the Clare Methodist pioneer ministry in that county. Rosemary is currently in training for the Moravian ministry. The speakers at the launch will be Professor Patricia Lysaght and Canon Patrick Comerford.
Prior to the launch the author will lead a guided tour of the Moravian Burial Ground from 6.30 to 7.30 pm. The first burial in the newly consecrated Burial Ground, known as ‘God’s Acre’, took place in 1764. This Moravian Burial Ground represents a significant strand in the evolving religious and social history of this island. It is located just a few minutes’ walk from Whitechurch Parish Church on Whitechurch Road. For directions please see: www.whitechurch.dublin.anglican.org.
The invitation to these events comes from the Revd Sarah Groves, Minister of Gracehill Moravian Church, County Antrim, in association with Whitechurch Church of Ireland Parish.
Any further information can be obtained from the Revd Sarah Groves sarah.groves4@btinternet.com or Canon Horace McKinley, Rector, Whitechurch Parish whitechurchparish@eircom.net or tel: 01 4934972 (Office).