Tuesday April 25, the community received an exceptional visit: His Holiness the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople spent half a day at Taizé. Here are some photos of the key moments of this visit.Taizé brothers outside the church awaiting the arrival of the Patriarch [1] Upon his arrival, Patriarch Bartholomew is welcomed by Brother Alois and some children At the (...)
30 April 2017
Eminences,Excellencies,Dear Brother Alois,Dear Brothers of the Community,Ladies and gentlemen,Dear friends, Christ is risen! For many years now we have felt the desire to come to Taizé, the seat of a spiritual ecumenism, a melting-pot of reconciliation, a meeting-place that, following the extraordinary vision of Brother Roger, its founder, inspires Christians to come together. If this is the (...)
25 April 2017
On Tuesday 25 April 2017, His Holiness the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew visited Taizé: an exceptional visit with the brothers, several Orthodox bishops and priests, representatives of the local Churches, and the young people present that week in Taizé. Here are the complete texts spoken by Brother Alois and Patriarch Bartholomew during the midday prayer.Brother Alois’ Greeting To His (...)
Today the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew spent a few hours at Taizé. Here are two video clips during the common prayer. Part 1Part 2 [3]