… being welcomed by young people, families and churches in Sarajevo.
… getting to know a city and different cultures through personal encounters.
… contributing to a future of peace with young adults from surrounding countries.
… discovering the Church as a place of communion beyond the barriers which separate us.
… praying together and experiencing the beauty of an inner life and communion with God.

Provisional programme of the meeting
Thursday 2 September
Arrival of those who come to help
Friday 3 September
9h00 – 12h00: Arrival and welcome in parishes and families
14h00: Prayer in the city centre (Skenderija)
15h00: Bible Introduction by a brother from Taizé and meeting in small groups
18h00: Dinner at Skenderija
19h30: Prayer at Skenderija
Return to host families
Saturday 4 September
Breakfast at the host families
8h30: Morning prayer in the welcome parishes
9h30: Meeting with witnesses of hope in the parish and neighbourhood
12h00: Lunch at Skenderija
13h30: Prayer at Skenderija
15h00: Workshops in the city centre
18h00: Vespers at the Orthodox Cathedral
19h00: Dinner at Skenderija
20h30: Prayer at Skenderija (with greetings by Metropolitan Nikolay and Cardinal Puljic)
Return to host families
Sunday 5 September
Celebration in the welcome parishes
Lunch with the host families
14h30 Prayer at a church in the city centre
During the evening prayers at Skenderija: Meditation by brother Alois.
Practical information
The meeting in Sarajevo is intended primarily for young adults from 17-35 years old.
Accommodation: In families in Sarajevo. Everyone needs to bring a camping mat and sleeping-bag.
Contribution to the costs: The contribution made on arrival covers meals, transport card, hire of meeting halls, and other expenses of the meeting. The amount requested varies according to country: 10 - 20 Euros (the exact amount will be fixed in the summer).
Travel: Aim to arrive in Sarajevo during the morning, between 9am and 12 noon on 3 September. Try to plan your departure from 4pm onwards on 5 September.
Registration: Registration on this website. Deadline for registration: 20 August 2010.
Further information: sarajevo@taize.fr
















































