At the back of the church, the small cell in which she lived has been replaced by a larger chapel (right). On 8th May 1373, when she was 30 years old, Julian received a series of visions during a severe illness. She recovered, and went on to write Revelations of Divine Love, the first known book in English written by a woman, and today a spiritual classic.
It is a very peaceful area, both inside the chapel (left), and outside on grounds that include benches and a garden. There is also a retreat house adjacent to the church. Tucked away on a side street, its purpose today is to be a place of quietness and prayer in the midst of a busy city.
Mother Julian (she was never made a saint) is depicted in the Benedictine window of Norwich Cathedral. It is located on the site of a former monastery, and one theory says that those Benedictines taught Julian to read and write before she became an anchoress.
She appears in the lower right hand corner.
More recently, 2 statues were added to the west entrance of the cathedral. St Benedict is on the right...
...and Mother Julian is on the left, holding her book.
I reread my paper during my stay in Norwich. Being right there certainly made it more real...and meaningful.
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