From Prisoner to Si Chen..

Chapter 137 Nun
Our Lady's Church generally only operates near lower-class neighborhoods.

Such is the case with this monastery of Our Lady.

It looks far less solemn and solemn than the Dawn Church of Hope Church, let alone its grandeur. It is just a simple gray stone building. There are no reliefs or patterns visible on the two stone pillars on the left and right of the door, they are completely bare.

Enter through the gate and step onto a winding path paved with cobblestones, with cemeteries surrounded by pointed iron fences on both sides.

There are lawns, trees, shrubs, hedges and flower beds in the cemetery, and the low walls are covered with vine-like plants. A few crows were sitting on the pine and cypress branches in the cemetery, tilting their heads and croaking wildly.

Miss Sparrow knew that most of the people buried here were homeless disabled people or lonely elderly people. In view of the small size of the cemetery, those who can rest here can often be regarded as "lucky".

The two walked through the cemetery and saw a huge square church in the distance. There is no excessive decoration, and the overall style is simple and unpretentious.

In addition to the porch above, there is a relief of the Virgin.

It is also the only relief sculpture that can be seen in the monastery.

To Gillan's surprise, the image of the Virgin was that of a young woman. He was dressed in a simple and plain robe, with a hood covering his head. His eyes were invisible, leaving only a high bridge of his nose and slightly raised corners of his mouth.

"Ah."

Since the last time he signed a contract with Weiwei, he was glanced at by the "Twin Kite" of May Sichen, and he knew that although these Sichen did not appear in reality, they were mostly active.

She recited the words of Our Lady and prayed for a while.

Gillan nodded.

Ji Lan raised his eyes and stared at the relief.

After entering the church, the interior seemed very dark, not even a window could be seen, only a few candles were burning with weak firelight.

'He is also the god of torture and sacrifice in this other world. '

At this time, there were seven or eight disabled people sitting on the benches with their heads bowed in prayer, but there was no reaction to the two people who came in.

It’s uncertain, the Virgin is always watching the world.

She put her left hand under the veil of the little hat and covered her forehead. The index and middle fingers of her right hand were placed together and stacked on the back of her left hand, and she saluted the relief from a distance.

Miss Sparrow suddenly stopped, her face solemn.

His hair fell down on his chest, his hands were folded and placed gently on his lower abdomen, in a holy posture with his head slightly lowered, as if he was looking down and showing mercy to all living beings.

'In the eighth month of the month, the Virgin Mary mourns. '

creak.

The small arc wooden door on one side opened, and an old nun slowly walked out.

Then he turned to Jilan and said:

"Feel the same and understand the torture. Face the suffering and be willing to sacrifice."

Perhaps at this moment, I silently watched him and Miss Sparrow walking into the monastery.

"Mr. Snow Owl, let's go in."

Miss Sparrow told him in a low voice that this was because the Virgin was in darkness, so the attendants tried to empathize with Him and have some kind of connection.

There are wooden benches and seats in the church, with an aisle in the middle leading directly to the announcement table at the end.

She was dressed in black robes and a white nun's hat, with a pattern embroidered on the strip of cloth on her forehead. It looks like a cross superimposed on a circle, but the circle is missing a corner.

This is the "cross without a circle" symbolizing the Virgin Mary.

"Excuse me, are you two here to worship?"

The old nun had a kind face and smiled.

Although the monastery assists the disabled and homeless, wealthy people occasionally visit to worship or make donations.

"Yes." Miss Sparrow said politely.

But then she carefully added:
"But there is another thing... I want to apply to the monastery to become a nun here." "Huh?" The old nun was surprised when she heard this.

She carefully looked at their clothes, looking a little uncertain.

Generally speaking, those who are willing to join the monastery are often girls from poor families, or girls whose lives are unsatisfactory and desperate.

But the girl in front of her was clearly not dressed like a member of the lower class. The old nun didn't quite understand why the other party did this.

"I escaped from the city of Brak in the Great Forest. The war destroyed everything for me."

Miss Sparrow saw the confusion on the old nun's face and explained in a low voice.

"I want to serve the Holy Mother and help the suffering people, and at the same time bathe in the radiance of the Holy Mother and be comforted..."

As she spoke, she took off her little hat.

Without the cover of the veil, Miss Sparrow's terrifying face suddenly came into view of the old nun, which shocked her.

But soon, the old nun showed sympathy and mercy and stepped forward to give her a hug. Then he comforted in a low voice:

"May the Holy Mother have mercy on you, child."

Immediately, the old nun turned sideways and pointed at the small wooden door.

"Come, you wait in the quiet room for a while, and I'll ask the dean for instructions. She will ask you some questions in person later, and you just need to answer them truthfully."

"Yes." Miss Sparrow nodded and put on her little hat again.

Then he turned to look at Ji Lan, took the suitcase from his hand with a smile, and walked into the wooden door with three turns.

Ji Lan took a deep breath and sat on the wooden chair beside him.

When he was bored, he simply closed his eyes and rested his mind.

Not long after, the old nun who had just left came with another older nun. This man had pale hair and was wearing a wide, white robe. The pattern of "missing circle and cross" fell on a square scarf on the collar.

When passing by Jilan, the white-haired dean smiled and signaled to Jilan.

The two walked into the wooden door and closed it gently.

About ten minutes later, Miss Sparrow walked out and came directly to Ji Lan. She looked very happy and whispered:
"Mr. Snow Owl, Dean Padmell agreed to my request."

Miss Sparrow sat next to Gillan.

"It's just that I can only serve as a novice nun for the time being. I need to be baptized in the monastery for six years before I can become a formal nun."

The "baptism" she mentioned is the sprinkling ceremony unique to the Holy Mother Church. At eight o'clock in the morning and eight o'clock in the evening every day, you need to dip your food, middle and ring fingers into holy water and sprinkle it on your body to complete the baptism.

Eight o'clock is also the symbol of the "Mourning Virgin" in August. It lasts for six years before it can be converted to orthodoxy. After that, you will be named in the church directory, participate in important church affairs, and be protected by the church.

"Congratulations." Gillan said. "I believe Miss Sparrow that you will become a regular employee soon."

"Yeah." Miss Sparrow smiled.

But soon, she fell silent again.

After hesitating for a while, he stretched out his little hand and took Jilan's hand.

"If you have time, remember to come over and see me," she said.

"Yes, I will." Gilan nodded.

"Give me a moment." Miss Sparrow stood up and ran back into the quiet room.

She took off her high-end clothes, folded them neatly, and put them in her suitcase. This set of clothes was specially selected for her by Mr. Snow Owl. Miss Sparrow cherishes it very much and looks forward to wearing it again one day in the future with her original appearance.

After changing into a plain red novice nun's robe, Miss Sparrow awkwardly put on a nun's hat and walked out of the quiet room again.

The two looked at each other and smiled.

(End of this chapter)