Community of the Carthusians

The Community of the Carthusians is a monastic religious order founded in the 11th century, emphasizing a solitary yet communal lifestyle focused on prayer, meditation, and manual work. Members, called monks, live in individual cells within a shared monastery, dedicating their lives to spiritual growth and silence. The order values solitude for deep reflection but also maintains collective activities like worship and meals. Rooted in the Rule of Saint Benedict, Carthusian life seeks to foster intimacy with God through contemplative practices, balancing solitude and community in a unique way among Christian monastic traditions.