9 May
CommunitySome Recent NewsOn Thursday evening, the bells rang in Taizé to greet the news of the election of a new bishop of Rome, Pope Leo XIV. Brother Matthew wrote a prayer from Brazil, where he is visiting brothers living in the Northeast of the country:Faithful God, we thank you for calling Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost as Bishop of Rome and Pope Leo XIV. May he be a servant of communion for all your people, and (...)
4 May
CommunitySome Recent NewsThis suggested order for an ecumenical prayer is offered to mark the election of the new bishop of Rome. It includes songs from Taizé, which can be found in the dedicated pages of the website. Please feel free to adapt the songs to suit the local context, as well as the words of welcome and opening prayer, the final blessing and the layout of the prayer space. Please invite representatives of (...)
22 April
CommunitySome Recent NewsOn Easter Monday, the news of Pope Francis’ entry into the life of eternity reached Taizé as brothers and young people from many countries were together for common prayer. During the celebration, Brother Matthew spoke the following prayer, and then the bells rang. Prière
Faithful God, we thank you for the life of our dear Pope Francis, whom you called to be with you this morning. He rests in (...)
27 January
CommunitySome Recent NewsThe Community held its annual Community Council from 19 to 26 January. On Sunday evening, a common prayer concluded the Council with the sign of prostration by which the brothers recall the day of their commitment. Beforehand, Brother Matthew said the following prayer:
God of hope, blessed are you!
We thank you for these days of retreat and Council that you have enabled us to live together. (...)
29 August 2024
Coming to TaizéReflection week for 18-35 year-oldsChargement…
22 August 2024
CommunityThe Brothers’ WorkEn français Le jeu de société “Koinobia”In English The Board Game “Koinobia”In het Nederlands Het bordspel “Koinobia”In italiano Il gioco da tavolo “Koinobia”En català «Koinobia», el joc de taula
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Rules of the game (en)
Who were the abbas (“fathers”) and the ammas (“mothers”) ? (en)
Em português
O jogo «Kellia»
As regras do jogo
Quem eram os abbas («padres») et as ammas («madres»)?
In italiano
Kellia – il gioco da tavolo
Regole del gioco
Chi erano gli abbas (’padri’) e le ammas (’madri’)?
Auf Deutsch
„Kellia“ – ein (...)
6 August 2024
Coming to TaizéSpecific information for 2024Workshops on Tuesday morning 10:15am, Room 10 - Can alternative currencies save the planet? Game and exchange with Thierry and John, two experts in climate transition and alternative currencies from the organization "Neutroclimat" 10:15am, Room 15 - Cooperation more than competition, towards an education in mutual aid. Meeting with two teachers from the region around Taizé. 10:15am, Church S - (...)
29 June 2024
Coming to TaizéSpecific information for 2024... the "Tour de France" cycle race passes through Taizé
For the first time, the "Tour de France" cycle race will pass through Taizé on Thursday 4 July in the early afternoon. On this occasion, the inhabitants of the villages around Taizé and the young people who will be there that week will be invited to participate a special programme.
Programme
12.30 Distribution of a picnic lunch14.15 (...)
21 May 2024
CommunitySome Recent NewsFrom 12 to 17 May 2024, Brother Matthew travelled to Ukraine for his first pastoral visit as prior of the community, in order to express the community’s solidarity and closeness to the young people of this country so severely marked by the tragedy of war.Together with two other brothers, this trip enabled him to pray with young people in Lviv, Ternopil and Kyiv, and also to meet many witnesses (...)
6 April 2024
Coming to TaizéReflection week for 18-35 year-oldsFrom 21 to 28 August 2022, as part of the reflection week for 18 to 35 year olds, a special itinerary will be offered to young people who wish to explore the theme of safeguarding biodiversity. This is the third time that such a course will be offered, after migration and the climate crisis. As in previous years, a large number of workshops on a wide range of topics will be offered as part of (...)