Born in 1342, Julian of Norwich lived during a tumultuous period characterized by war, epidemic, and various aspects of social upheaval. Yet, combating the adversity of her time, Julian came to be revered as one of Norfolk’s most distinguished spiritual figures. At a young age, Julian contracted a severe illness which led her towards death’s door. In her protracted sickness, she experienced sixteen visions or ‘showings’ of Christ’s passion which were primarily concerned with the love of God. Following her miraculous recovery, Julian chose a life of solitary devotion, becoming a recluse at St. Julian’s Church in Norwich, her namesake. Living in a small cell attached to the church, Julian dedicated the remainder of her life to prayer and contemplation of the visions she had encountered in her illness. Over the years, Julian recorded her revelations in a text known as ‘Revelations of Divine Love,’ the first-known book in the English language to be written by a woman. This mystical book proclaims that God’s love is ever-present and not conditional, a message that was radically optimistic for the medieval era. Despite the hardship of her time, including the Black Death and the Peasants’ Revolt, Julian’s visions are filled with hope and assurance. She is famed for the powerful phrase: ‘All shall be well, and all shall be well, and all manner of things shall be well.’ Julian’s cell is no longer standing, but St. Julian’s Church and Julian Centre welcome pilgrims and visitors who are interested to learn more about her legacy. While Julian of Norwich’s life has passed into the realms of legend, her messages continue to inspire and resonate today.