Saint Anthelme of Belley
The seventh prior of the Grande-Chartreuse and first General of the Order, Anthelme structured the Carthusians before becoming Bishop of Bel…
Iconographic attribute
Carthusian habit
7 saints
Saint Arthaud of Belley
Born in 1101 in the Valromey, Arthaud was initially a courtier before becoming a Carthusian monk at Portes. Founder of the famous Charterhou…
The Venerable Denis the Carthusian
A 15th-century Carthusian monk born in Belgium, Denis van Leeuw was a prolific author and theologian known as the 'Doctor Ecstaticus'. Combi…
Venerable Guigo
Prior of the Grande Chartreuse in the 12th century, Guigues was the author of the first statutes of the Order of Saint Bruno. Under his lead…
Blessed Odo of Novara
A Carthusian monk originally from Novara, Oddo became an abbot before resigning his position to Pope Clement III to return to solitude. He s…
Blessed Ponce of Balmey
Noble by birth and canon of Lyon, Ponce de Balmey founded the Charterhouse of Meyria before becoming Bishop of Belley in 1121. Despite his h…
Saint Stephen of Châtillon
Born around 1155, Étienne de Châtillon was first an exemplary monk at the Charterhouse of Portes before becoming Bishop of Die in 1202. Reco…
Frequently asked questions
Which saints are depicted with Carthusian habit?
Saints depicted with Carthusian habit: Saint Anthelme of Belley, Saint Arthaud of Belley, The Venerable Denis the Carthusian, Venerable Guigo, Blessed Odo of Novara, Blessed Ponce of Balmey and Saint Stephen of Châtillon.