International Leprosy Association -
History of Leprosy

  • International Leprosy Association -
    History of Leprosy

    Database

    Jesushilfe

    Location

    Category Leprosarium
    Country Palestine
    Address Jerusalem
    Current Address Israel

    Notes

    Jesushilfe, Jerusalem, (1866-1939) was founded in 1865 by the Pomeranian Baroness von Keffenbrink as a centre for leprosy patients. It was opened in Jerusalem in 1867.

    In 1881, the Provincial of the Moravian Community took over the responsibility, and administration was carried out by three members of the general synod, from 1913, in Herrnhut.

    The local committee from the Moravian community in Jerusalem undertook local supervision. In 1917, the leprosy centre became a Foundation, and administration was taken over by the British Provincial Community.

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