st. bruno
Definition
- Proper noun:
- Saint Bruno of Cologne: A French cleric, born in Germany, who founded the Carthusian monastic order in 1084. He is recognized as a saint in the Roman Catholic Church.
Usage
- Proper noun:
- The hermitage was founded according to the strict principles established by St. Bruno.
- St. Bruno is venerated as the father of the Carthusian Order.
Advanced Usage
- "The spirit of St. Bruno": Refers to the ideals of solitude, prayer, and simplicity characteristic of the Carthusian way of life.
- The monks live in silence, following the spirit of St. Bruno.
Variants and Related Words
- Bruno of Cologne: The full historical name.
- Saint Bruno: The formal title.
- Carthusian (adj/n): Pertaining to the order founded by St. Bruno, or a member of that order.
- The Carthusian charterhouse is located in the mountains.
Synonyms
- Founder of the Carthusians: Descriptive synonym.
- Bruno the Carthusian: Historical epithet.
Related Phrases
- St. Bruno's lily (): A white flowering plant named in his honor.
- St. Bruno's lily blooms in the alpine meadows.
Noun
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(Roman Catholic Church) a French cleric (born in Germany) who founded the Carthusian order in 1084 (1032-1101)
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