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Taizé community

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The Taizé Community is a Protestant religious community founded in 1940 in Taizé, France, by Roger Schutz. It is dedicated to a life of worship and celibacy, with members from various Protestant backgrounds, including Reformed and Lutheran churches. Some members are ordained, while others continue their professional work within the community.1

An associated community of sisters was established at Grandchamp, Switzerland. Both communities share a common rule and aim to promote Christian unity, particularly through their involvement in the ecumenical movement. Taizé services are characterized by simple, chant-like songs repeated frequently, interspersed with periods of silence, readings, and prayer.12

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