Carthusians (Order of Saint Bruno)
Strictest contemplative Catholic order founded by Bruno of Cologne (1084). Hermit-cell life with minimal community contact.
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BITE breakdown
0 — strictest contemplative Catholic order; voluntary hermit-cell life.
Profile facts
In context
Carthusians live in individual cells in cloister, gathering only for liturgy and weekly recreation. 'Numquam reformata, quia numquam deformata' (never reformed because never deformed). Voluntary lifelong vows.
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Timeline
- 1084Founded by Bruno of Cologne at La Grande Chartreuse
Sources
- Into Great Silence (2005 documentary) search ↗
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