Short writings from Taizé
16. Icons
What are icons? What do they mean? Don’t
they contradict the Bible’s prohibition of
images? Can icons help me to pray?
This booklet suggests answers to these
questions, using as specific examples the icons
in the Church of Reconciliation at Taizé.
Last updated: 23 February 2012
Short writings from Taizé
These short texts from Taizé, written by some of the brothers, wish to offer an approach to the fundamental wellsprings of the faith. Inspired by the experience of the young adult meetings that take place around the community year after year, they examine questions that are vital for Christians today.
Printed copies, for many of these titles, are available from Taizé. Buy Online.
Daily Bible Reading
Sat, 20 April
Peter writes: Christ was put to death in the body and raised to life in the Spirit. And in the Spirit he also went to announce the Gospel to those who once had refused to believe.
1 Peter 3:18-22
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