Religious Studies - 6 - Christianity - Practices - 206, 207 - Pilgrimages - Taize Flashcards
What is the location of the Taizé community?
Burgundy, France
Who founded the Taizé community and in what year?
Roger Schutz in 1940
What type of religious order is Taizé?
Ecumenical monastic order
What is the primary activity of the monks at Taizé?
Communal prayer
From how many different countries do the monks at Taizé come?
Many different countries
What is unique about the monks at Taizé?
They come from different Christian denominations
What does the term ‘ecumenical’ signify in the context of the Taizé community?
Involvement of different Christian denominations
How many ‘brothers’ are currently part of the Taizé community?
More than one hundred
Which Christian traditions do the brothers at Taizé belong to?
Both Catholic and Protestant traditions
What central theme is emphasized in the Taizé community?
Reconciliation
True or False: The Taizé community promotes understanding and cooperation between different Christian denominations.
True
Why is Taizé famous?
It is one of the world’s most important sites of Christian pilgrimage for young people.
How many young people make pilgrimages to Taizé each year?
Over 100,000 young people.
What are some reasons young people go on pilgrimage to Taizé? List at least three.
- Curiosity
- Adventure
- Act of religious devotion
What activities do pilgrims participate in while at Taizé?
- Set times of prayer in the ‘Church of Reconciliation’
- Private prayer
- Bible-study discussion groups led by the monks
- Communal work
What is notable about the services at Taizé?
They are famous for the use of chants and music.
What attire do the monks wear during church services at Taizé?
White robes.
How many times a day are pilgrims required to attend monastic church services?
Three times each day.
