2011 Pilgrimage in Moscow

Video

A 15 minute film prepared during the pilgrimage to Moscow gives us a taste of the unique atmosphere of Holy Week and Easter in the Russian Orthodox Church. Pilgrims share their experiences of this very special event. Sub-titles in English : Easter in Moscow from Taize on Vimeo. Sub-titles in Russian: Easter in Moscow (Russian Version) from Taize on Vimeo.

7 April 2012

Participants’ experiences

What did you experience in Moscow during the pilgrimage? This was the question asked to the 240 young adults who were welcomed by families in six Orthodox parishes during Holy Week and Easter. Many replied. Here are a few of their reactions.“I specially enjoyed participating to the Orthodox liturgy. I could discover a bit more about the meaning of liturgy, and about the importance of the (...)

17 May 2011

24 April

Our pilgrims had very little sleep last night! After participating in the Orthodox Easter night service, they got up on Sunday morning either for Mass at the Catholic Church of St Louis des Français, presided by Archbishop Pezzi, or for the Eucharist at the Anglican Church, which warmly welcomed those from different Protestant backgrounds. In that way, the pilgrims were able to make their (...)

25 April 2011

23 April

This morning we took part in the liturgy in the parish of the Icon of Our Lady, Joy of All the Afflicted, presided by Metropolitan Hilarion. Olga writes about the day’s services; "Holy Saturday Liturgy – Great Saturday in Russian. The church is still immersed in grief. The dark clothes tell of this, reminding us of the fate of Christ on the Cross throughout Lent. But the moment comes when (...)

24 April 2011

15-22 April

In Moscow, from Wednesday 20 to Monday 25 April 2011, six parishes of the Russian Orthodox Church welcomed Brother Alois, four other brothers of the community and 240 young adults from 26 countries, who took part in the Orthodox liturgical life from Wednesday of Holy Week to Easter Sunday.It was the first time that Taizé had led a pilgrimage to Russia. On Holy Thursday, Archpriest Vsevolod (...)

23 April 2011