On this page are published the daily meditations of Brother Alois, from December 28 to 31. Wednesday 28 December 2022 It is a great joy to meet you here in Rostock! Thank you to all those who have been preparing this meeting for many months, especially the leaders of the local churches and the civil authorities. And thank you to all those who have opened their doors to welcome us. Among (...)
30 December 2022
On this page we are publishing the meditations during the three midday prayers at the European meeting at Rostock. Thursday 29 December 2022 Pastor Anja Neu-Illg, Baptist (Matthew 2:1-2,7-12) Another Way Dear friends in the faith, I am so happy that you are visiting us here in Rostock—with your gifts. Through you our own treasures are also made visible. Here up front you see two pictures (...)
29 December 2022
On this page, everyone can find the links to the live broadcasts of each evening prayer at Rostock.Wednesday, December 28 2022 Thursday, December 29 2022 Friday, December 30 2022 Saturday, December 31 2022
On this page are published the messages sent by church and political leaders to the participants of the 45th Taizé European meeting in Rostock.Pope FrancisThe Ecumenical Patriarch BartholomewThe General Secretary of the World Lutheran Federation, Rev. Anne Burkhardt The Secretary General of the United Nations, Mr. António Guterres Pope Francis Dear Young People, As you are gathered in Rostock (...)
26 December 2022
You have registered already for the European Meeting in Rostock. The people of the city and region are very happy to welcome you!The following information is important. If you have registered anyone other than yourself, please pass it on to each member of your group. Don’t forget Your passport or ID card. if you would like to give something to the people who host you, (...)
16 December 2022
Since the end of October 2022, Taizé has been in touch with the local Churches in Rostock to set up a safeguarding policy for the European Meeting. The integrity of young adults taking part in the meeting, hosts and everyone involved must be respected and the European meeting be a safe place for all. This portal page gives you links to pages concerning the safeguarding policy, reporting (...)
26 November 2022
Dates The European Meeting in Rostock will take place from Wednesday 28 December 2022 to Sunday 1 January 2023. Photo: © Raymond Strauß Age for participation European Meetings are aimed at young adults between 18 and 35. ProgramMonday 26 December Arrival of the helpers. Please plan to arrive at the welcome point between 2pm and 5pm on Monday 26 December. The Meeting can take place thanks to (...)
3 November 2022
During a stay in Rostock in June, three Taizé brothers became convinced that the Hanseatic city on the Baltic Sea is a good choice for a European Meeting of Young Adults. Here are a first series of good reasons to go there (more will follow from September when the brothers return there with an international team of young volunteers).1. Eating sea-buckthorn ice cream in front of a disused (...)
17 August 2022
From 28 December 2022 to 1 January 2023, the 45th European Meeting will take place in the north-east of Germany, in and around the city of Rostock. This was announced by Brother Alois during the evening prayer on 30 December 2021 in Turin.Meeting VideoReactions to the news that the European Meeting will be in Rostock Brother Alois We are happy that the people of Rostock and the region can (...)
29 March 2022