Taize in Paris

Notre Dame Cathedral - by ROBZ on Unsplash

The next European meeting held by the Taizé community will take place in Paris and throughout the Île-de-France region from 28 December 2025 to 1 January 2026.

Tens of thousands of pilgrims are expected to come to Paris for the five day event, dedicated to prayer, workshops, discussions and cultural exchange, and concluding with a prayer for peace and a celebration to welcome the New Year.

Brother Matthew, prior of Taize, made the announcement last Monday, in Tallinn, Estonia, where the most recent European meeting took place.

The Paris meeting is being organised at the invitation of Archbishop Laurent Ulrich of Paris, together with all the Catholic bishops of the Paris province, as well as Protestant and Orthodox leaders of the region.

Archbishop Laurent was present at the gathering in Tallinn. Following the announcement he addressed the crowds of young people saying: "Notre Dame will welcome you".

LINKS

For more information about the Taizé community and updates on how to participate in the Paris European meeting at the end of 2025, see: www.taize.fr/en

Watch the announcement on the Taizé YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/live/viSXAQ0u4Vk

Read more about Taize here: www.taize.fr/en

Brother Matthew has published a new letter for the year 2025, entitled 'Hope Beyond All Hope', See: www.taize.fr/en_article39682.html