8.17.2005

Brother Roger

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Brother Roger, the founder of the Ecumenical Taize Community was killed during an evening prayer service Tuesday evening August 16, 2005.



Brother Roger, 90, was leading the evening prayer service when a deranged woman stood up, pulled out a knife and attacked Brother Roger, stabbing him several times.
He died almost instantly. Parishioners held the woman until the authorities arrived. Over 2,500 worshipers witnessed the attack.

Brother Roger founded the Taize community in 1940 and made it his life's mission to spread peace and reconciliation among Christians.

I am so saddened by this senseless attack.

CLICK HERE for coverage at the San Francisco Chronicle
CLICK HERE for coverage at the INTL. HERALD TRIBUNE
CLICK HERE for coverage at BBC
CLICK HERE for the Taize Community site












Brother Roger with Mother Theresa

1 comment:

Benji said...

That's sick. Shocking.