Carthusian

A Roman Catholic monastic order founded by St. Bruno of Cologne in Chartreuse (north of Grenoble, France) in 1084. The Carthusians combine the solitary existence of hermits with a communal life within the monastery.

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Carthusian
Added By
Holly Hayes
Date Published
December 12, 2012
Last Updated
March 8, 2024