Frère Roger De Taizé

About the Author

Frère Roger De Taizé, born Roger Louis Schutz-Marsauche in 1915 in Switzerland, was a Protestant theologian and founder of the ecumenical Taizé Community in Burgundy, France, in 1940. Fleeing Nazi persecution, he established a place of refuge that evolved into a global center for prayer, reconciliation, and youth gatherings, drawing millions seeking spiritual renewal. His writings, deeply rooted in Christian spirituality, emphasize unity among denominations, simplicity, and trust in God's providence. Through works like 'La Règle de Taizé (Les écrits de frère Roger) (French Edition),' he outlined the community's rule of life, influencing countless believers worldwide. Assassinated in 2005 during a prayer service, Frère Roger's legacy endures as a beacon of hope and interfaith dialogue in a divided world.