Saint Bruno the Great
Son of Henry the Fowler and Saint Matilda, Bruno the Great was a major prelate and statesman of the 10th century. Archbishop of Cologne and Duke of Lo…
First name and chronology
Bruno
7 saints and blesseds bear the name Bruno, between 925 and 1830; the most famous is Saint Leo IX, celebrated on April 19th.
Chronology of the name Bruno
Dated figures are ordered from earliest to latest.
- 925-965 Saint Bruno the Great Son of Henry the Fowler and Saint Matilda, Bruno the Great was a major prelate and statesman of the 10th century. Archbi…
- 974-1009 Saint Bruno (Boniface) A Saxon nobleman and close to Emperor Otto III, Bruno left the court to become a monk under the guidance of Saint Romual…
- 980-1045 Saint Bruno of Würzburg Bishop of Würzburg in the 11th century, Bruno was a charitable pastor and a builder, notably of Saint Kilian's Cathedral…
- 1002-1054 Saint Leo IX (Bruno of Toul) Bruno of Toul, born in Alsace in 1002, was a great reformer of the Church in the 11th century. Elected pope under the na…
- 1084-1101 Saint Bruno of Cologne Born in Cologne and a brilliant chancellor of Reims, Bruno left behind honors to found the Carthusian Order in 1084 in t…
- 1101-1200 Saint Bruno (or Bruno) of Segni Born into the nobility of Asti, Bruno was an ardent defender of the Eucharist and a close advisor to the popes. Bishop o…
- 1765-1830 Bruno Lanteri A Piedmontese priest and founder of the Congregation of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary, Bruno Lanteri distinguished hims…
All records linked to Bruno
Saint Bruno (Boniface)
A Saxon nobleman and close to Emperor Otto III, Bruno left the court to become a monk under the guidance of Saint Romuald. Consecrated as a missionary…
Saint Bruno of Würzburg
Bishop of Würzburg in the 11th century, Bruno was a charitable pastor and a builder, notably of Saint Kilian's Cathedral. Close to emperors Conrad the…
Saint Leo IX (Bruno of Toul)
Bruno of Toul, born in Alsace in 1002, was a great reformer of the Church in the 11th century. Elected pope under the name Leo IX in 1049, he traveled…
Saint Bruno of Cologne
Born in Cologne and a brilliant chancellor of Reims, Bruno left behind honors to found the Carthusian Order in 1084 in the desert of the Dauphiné. Cal…
Saint Bruno (or Bruno) of Segni
Born into the nobility of Asti, Bruno was an ardent defender of the Eucharist and a close advisor to the popes. Bishop of Segni and later abbot of Mon…
Bruno Lanteri
A Piedmontese priest and founder of the Congregation of the Oblates of the Virgin Mary, Bruno Lanteri distinguished himself through his fight against …
Frequently asked questions
When is Saint Bruno's feast day?
The feast of Bruno is celebrated on April 19th, in memory of Saint Leo IX.
How many saints are named Bruno?
7 saints and blesseds bear the name Bruno, including Saint Leo IX, Saint Bruno, Saint Bruno, Saint Bruno and Saint Bruno.
Who is the most famous saint named Bruno?
The most famous saint named Bruno is Saint Leo IX (11th century).