Saint Bruno of Cologne (Credit : Nicolas Mignard, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons)
Saint Bruno was born in Cologne, Germany about the year 1030. He was a priest and renowned theology professor. He was a celebrated teacher at Reims, France and a close advisor of his former pupil, Pope Urban II. His feast day is 6 October.
Bruno founded the Carthusian Order (Certosini) by establishing a hermitage in the mountains of Chartreuse, France, with six companions in 1084. Known for his piety and learning, Bruno later founded a second monastery in Calabria, Italy, where he died in 1101.
Bruno fought against decadence and corruption within the Church. His order is known for its strict adherence to solitude, prayer, and work, representing a profound commitment to religious life.
Saint Bruno was never formally canonized, because the Carthusians were averse to all occasions of publicity. However, Pope Clement X extended his feast to the whole Church in 1674.
Article by Catholic Time Staff
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