Fraternités Monastiques de Jérusalem

The Monastic Communities of Jerusalem

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I. The Monastic Communities of Jerusalem

• Founded in 1975 by Brother Pierre-Marie Delfieux and Cardinal Marty

• The community was founded at Saint-Gervais located in Paris

• In addition there are foundation in 6 countries:• Europe (France, Poland, Germany, Italy,

Belgium)• North America (Canada)

• 200 monks and nuns from 20 countries call to be city dwellers who live in the heart of and at the rhythm of the city

Live in the heart of the city, in the heart of God

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• “Create an oasis in the urban desert of solitude and anxiety, yearning or indifference, by bringing to life a place of silence and prayer which is also a place of welcome and sharing”

• Liturgy• sung entirely in four voices• based on the Roman rite• with Eastern and Western Christian

traditions• open to the spirit of church renewal and to

the call of ecumenism

• Prayer: three times per day• morning prayer(7 a.m.)• midday prayer (12.30 p.m.)• vespers & Eucharist (6 p.m.)

II. Mission of the Monastic Communities of Jerusalem

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III. The liturgy is broadcast on live

• The liturgy at Saint-Gervais has been broadcasted since the late 90’s

• on mornings and middays from Tuesdays to Saturdays

• Vespers & Eucharist on Saturday night

• In 2008, the Monastic Communities of Jerusalem created FMJweb a non profit organization in charge of production

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IV. FMJweb in a nutshell

• FMJweb has acquired digital equipment (6 cameras, screens, etc.) that meet the highest standards for television and Internet

• Prayers are mainly broadcast on the TV channel KTO

• Other programs are made for specific events related to the the liturgical calendar.

• FMJweb’s team composed by 8 people:

• permanent staff• + 2 monks and volunteers

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V. Video

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FMJwebFMJweb on Youtube

FMJweb on FacebookFMJweb on Twitter

The Monastic Communities of Jerusalem

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