A portrait of St. Bruno of Cologne
St. Bruno of Cologne
c. 1030 – 1101
Feast
October 6 · XII c.
Patron of
Carthusians · Contemplatives · Calabria
Order
Priest / Founder / Hermit
Founder of the Carthusians (c. 1030-1101), German cleric who, with six companions, retired to the alpine wilderness of the Grande Chartreuse near Grenoble in 1084 to establish a contemplative order combining hermit and cenobitic life. Feast October 6.
Life & Times
Also known as: Bruno the Carthusian · Born: c. 1030 · Died: 1101 · From: Germany / France / Italy.
Patronage
St. Bruno of Cologne is invoked as the patron of carthusians, contemplatives, calabria. Those in these callings or circumstances often turn to this saint in prayer.
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About Catholic Saints
Catholic saints, including St. Bruno of Cologne, are Christians whom the Catholic Church has formally recognized as having lived lifes of heroic holiness and who now dwell with God in heaven, offering an example of faith for those still on their earthly journey. Catholics don't worship saints, but ask them to pray to God with us and for us — much as one might ask a trusted friend to pray for them — trusting that those closest to God can join their voices to ours before Him. Discover more saints in the Catholic Shop Saints section.