Erfgoed Delft

Alijd's entry-ceremony breathed the atmosphere of Modern Devotion. She appeared before the sisters clothed in a mere petticoat and headscarf and with a crucifix before her breast. She knelt down humbly before them and asked if she may share with them living in the example of Christ: See here, the naked Christ with richly blessed mouth has spoken: Those wanting to follow me must take their cross and live as I do. So here before you is naked Alijd who, to serve His will, wants to live, die and reside together with you. The sisters' were greatly delighted that Alijd joined, not only due to her piety, but also because of her financial contribution. Her worldly possessions now became the property of their community.