Bruno's legacy Bruno of Cologne

notre dame de casalibus, dauphiné

after death, carthusians of calabria, following frequent custom of middle ages, dispatched roll-bearer, servant of community laden long roll of parchment, hung round neck, travelled through italy, france, germany, , england, stopping announce death of bruno, , in return, churches, communities, or chapters inscribed upon roll, in prose or verse, expression of regrets, promises of prayers. many of these rolls have been preserved, few extensive or full of praise st. bruno. hundred , seventy-eight witnesses, of whom many had known deceased, celebrated extent of knowledge , fruitfulness of instruction. strangers him above struck great knowledge , talents. disciples praised 3 chief virtues — great spirit of prayer, extreme mortification, , devotion blessed virgin.

both churches built him in desert dedicated blessed virgin: our lady of casalibus in dauphiné , our lady della torre in calabria; faithful inspirations, carthusian statutes proclaim mother of god first , chief patron of houses of order, whoever may particular patron. eponym san bruno creek in california.