Anchorhold is an immersive installation in Washington National Cathedral where visitors participated in contemporary and historic contemplative practices to celebrate the 650th anniversary year of Julian of Norwich’s spiritual visions. A medieval mystic and theologian, Julian authored the earliest surviving English language text by a woman.

The Center for Prayer and Pilgrimage hosted an 8 x 8’ enclosure which was open for solitary reflection. The library offered of a series of self-directed activities: meditative reading, responsive writing, and mindful drawing. Public events included labyrinth walks, a poetry workshop, a communal reading of Julian of Norwich’s Revelations of Divine Love, and Consumed, a live performance.