San Bruno

San Bruno of Calabria (c. 1030 - 1101 AD) ay isang katolikong pari at ang founder of the Carthusian Order. Ipinanganak sa Cologne, Alemanya, siya kalaunan moved to Reims, Pransiya, kung saan naging siya a renowned professor of theology. Seeking a more contemplative life, itinatag niya the Carthusian Order in 1084 malapit sa Grenoble, Pransiya. The order's strict adherence to solitude, silence, at panalangin attracted maraming followers. San Bruno kilala sa kanyang debosyon, karunungan, at administrative skills in guiding the new order. Siya ay sinasamba bilang patron of Calabria, Italya, at ay associated kasama ang the buhay espirituwal at contemplation.