Thursday, January 15, 2009

The Carthusian Order




The Order was founded by Saint Bruno in 1084
and comprises a masculine and a feminine branch.
At present, the Order is composed of about 450 monks and nuns
who live a solitary life at the heart of the Church;
there are 24 Houses in three continents,
all dedicated exclusively to the contemplative life.

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