God's Acre, Cemetery in Christiansfeld, Denmark.
God's Acre is a cemetery in Christiansfeld that spans roughly 1.6 hectares (4 acres) with rows of identical flat headstones as its defining feature. The graves are arranged in sections divided by the age and life stage of those buried there.
The cemetery was established in 1774 and follows traditions that began at the first Moravian burial ground in Herrnhut, Saxony, in 1730. This practice shows how the community preserved and passed on its values across generations.
The gravestones all have the same size and material, reflecting the Moravian belief that all people are equal before God. This principle shapes how the cemetery looks today and shows how deeply this idea runs through the community.
The cemetery sits within walking distance of central Christiansfeld and welcomes visitors to explore. The flat layout makes it easy to walk through the different sections and observe the uniform design throughout.
The graves are organized by choir groups that categorize the deceased based on age, gender, and marital status at death. This categorization remains visible in how the cemetery is laid out today and provides insight into the social structure of the historic community.
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