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Prayers in Estonia

Where to go?

Regular common prayers are organized at different places in Estonia.

• TALLINN : St. Charles’ church / Mustamäe Mary Magdalene church / Peeteli kirik / Church of the Holy Spirit

• TARTU: Tartu Pauluse kirik / Tartu Püha Luuka kirik

• ELSEWHERE IN ESTONIA: HIIUMAAL Kassari kabel / KEILA Miikaeli kirik / Käsmu kirik / NÕO St. Lawrence church / RÄPINA Miikaeli kirik / SAKU Toomase kogudus

What is a common prayer?

We do not need to wait for all the theological questions to be harmonized in order to come together to pray. When we meet with Christians of different denominations, (…) [we can] begin again and again by praying together. Such a practice of unity will allow God’s people to head towards a common confession of faith. – br. Alois (Letter 2023)

A common prayer is a prayer meeting held in the spirit and liturgical style developed by the Taizé community. A typical prayer lasts 45 minutes, most of this time is filled with singing. Central elements are a bible reading and a longer moment of deep silence.

A common prayer is inter-confessional, which means that we avoid elements that are specific to a given confession. We try to make sure that everybody can participate and feel at home, including people who are not used to liturgical prayer.

Children are especially welcome and have a central place during prayer. Parents should contact the organizer before the prayer in order to arrange individual solutions.

The songs used during a common prayer are simple, meditative repetitions of short texts from the Bible or early Christian authors. The participants have both scores and lyrics so that everybody can join singing.