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Faithful God, we give you thanks, you who gather us in your name, in all our diversity, to live together a parable of communion—whether we our mission be in Taizé or elsewhere—reflecting the friendship you have for every human being. Each of us, at one moment or another, has recognized that your Son, Jesus, was asking: “What are you looking for?” and inviting us: “Come and follow me!” And he offers to make us his friends, in a friendship that knows no limits. Called to live together without havi

On Sunday, November 9, 2025, Brother Matthew and Brother Raymon were in Romainmôtier and Lausanne. In Romainmôtier, Brother Matthew gave a meditation on the texts of the day during the 10:15 a.m. service. This visit was in response to an invitation from the Fraternité de Prière Œcuménique (FPO). The links between Romainmôtier and Taizé go back a long way. On June 29, 1952, Brother Roger and other brothers from Taizé came to take part in the 1500th anniversary celebrations. At 4 p.m., Brother Mat

In 2026, the meetings in Taizé will be centred on the theme: “What are you looking for?”. Throughout the year, and especially in August, speakers from diverse backgrounds will lead workshops on themes such as the ecological transition, justice and peace, the diversity of Churches and religious traditions, and the place of faith in professional life. Unlike previous years, there will therefore be no week reserved for 18–35 year-olds in 2026, nor will there be the various themed weeks (Week of Fri

During the first two weeks of October, a brother from Taizé travelled through eleven towns and villages in Transylvania and Moldavia, in Romania (itinerary on Google Maps). This time was particularly varied, in several ways. There were encounters with people of different generations, reflecting the long friendship between Taizé and Romania: elderly people who had welcomed brothers back in the 1970s and 1980s; adults who came to Taizé during the 1990s and 2000s; students and high-school pupils, s

Since 1995, gatherings of the Diocese of Autun, which includes Taizé, have taken place every five years in Taizé. As part of the Jubilee Year of the Catholic Church, a new edition called "Passeurs d'espérance" (Bearers of hope) brought participants from across the diocese to Taizé on the weekend of 4–5 October 2025. Those present were divided into small groups of ten with people they did not know and took part in workshops they had not chosen. In a synodal spirit, these groups reflected together

Listening to Christ and his word Sharing experiences with professionals from other countries Reflecting on and discussing ethical problems that concern the medical profession Discovering silence as a resource Please note on "participant’s commentaries" that you are taking part in the week on reflection and sharing for health care workers. Please also indicate your profession and two or three questions you wish to share. If you need more information please contact this address. Here is the up

The reflection week is open for all those from 18-35 years old—students, young professionals, volunteers or those looking for work. Because of this special program, we ask high-school students, adults over 35 and families to choose another week to come to Taizé. 8:00am morning prayer with a reflection in the church, followed by breakfast 10:00am workshops or work 12:20pm midday prayer, then meal 3:15pm workshops or work 5:00pm snack 5:45pm small-group sharing 7:00pm meal 8:30pm evening prayer

The day after our arrival in Beirut, we went to visit a group of Maronite Catholic Christian youths in a neighborhood of South Beirut called Hadath. A very beautiful and moving meeting with these young people who did a lot to help Muslim and Christian families in this neighborhood which had known deadly Israeli bombardments in the autumn last year. Finally, for several months now, peace and calm seemed to have returned to their neighborhood. However, two days after this visit, while we were gath

The fourth "week of sharing and witness to the Orthodox faith" will be held at Taizé from August 17 to 24, 2025. Participants are invited to follow the usual program of the Taizé meetings with the times of prayer, bible introductions followed by small-group sharing and practical tasks. Tuesday August 19, 6:30am : Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Transfiguration (Juian calendar), in the village church Friday August 22, 8:30pm: Divine Liturgy in the Church of Reconciliation Monday and Friday at

Brother Roger was a witness of hope in so many ways who opened up countless unexpected paths both in the Church among Christians but also among all people of good will irrespective of their beliefs. His vision that our community may have a passion for the unity of all Christians so that they may be a ferment of peace and reconciliation in the human family still burns brightly at the heart of our vocation as brothers. Brother Roger was very young as he responded to the call of Christ in his life

During the Youth Jubilee in Rome, brothers will lead times of prayer with the songs of Taizé in the basilica of Santa Maria in Aracoeli at Piazza Venezia : Wedneday 30 July at 11.00am, 2.30pm, 4.00pm and 5.30pm Thursday 31 July at 11.00am, 2.30pm, 4.00pm and 5.30pm Friday 1st August at 11.00am et 2.30pm. In addition, a large prayer with several communities will be offered Friday August 1st at 8pm, à the church of Sant’Ignazio in Campo Marzio, Piazza Sant’Ignazio.

The eighth edition of the friendship meeting between young Christians and Muslims will take place from Sunday, July 13 (welcome in the afternoon) to Friday, July 18, 2025 (departure in the morning). The theme of these days will be “Journeying Together”. It will be an international gathering, with young people from across Europe and beyond. Age: Young adults from 17 to 35 (with possibly adults who accompany them) Lodging, meals, living expenses: see what is usually offered for each week of the ye