The Carthusians, also known as the Order of Carthusians (Latin: Ordo Cartusiensis), are a Latin enclosed religious order of the Catholic Church. The order was founded by Bruno of Cologne …

Welcome to the website of the order of the carthusian monks and nuns (catholic monastic order founded by Saint Bruno). The carthusian monks and nuns present you their solitary life, their …

Inspired by the Desert Fathers, the Carthusian monastery (known as a Charterhouse) has always perceived itself as a “desert” where God draws His people to speak to their hearts. The …

The Carthusians, who played an important role in the monastic-reform movement of the 11th and 12th centuries, combine the solitary life of hermits with a common life within the walls of a …

Sep 20, 2024 · The Carthusians—founded by St. Bruno in the 11th century—are one of the Church’s most mysterious orders. Hidden behind the walls of ultra-secluded monasteries, …

Oct 16, 2025 · The Order of the Carthusians is one of the oldest living orders in the world. The monks and nuns of the order live in solitude to practice pure contemplation.

The monks became known as Carthusians and their priories as charterhouses. Find out more below about the Carthusians’ history, and what set them apart from other medieval monastic …

May 8, 2018 · As the community of La Grande Chartreuse flourished and its reputation for austerity and sanctity became known, other groups of hermits desired to adopt the Carthusian …

These last were ordered to be said during Mass by the Lateran Council in 1215, and were retained voluntarily by the Carthusians after the law ceased to bind, but transferred to this hour.

The Carthusians, also known as the Order of Carthusians (Latin: Ordo Cartusiensis), are a Latin enclosed religious order of the Catholic Church. The order was founded by Bruno of Cologne …