I am a polytheist nun based in Penwortham, Lancashire, North West England.

As a Brythonic polytheist I venerate the Gods and Goddesses of ancient Britain and the spirits of my local landscape. I am devoted to Gwyn ap Nudd and serve Him and other Deities by bringing Their stories and veneration back to the world. My three books: Enchanting the Shadowlands, The Broken Cauldron and Gatherer of Souls are published by Ritona Press and my work has appeared in numerous magazines and anthologies.

In 2022 I founded the Monastery of Annwn and took vows as a nun with the name Sister Patience. My vocation centres on maintaining a devotional relationship with Gwyn and His kin, keeping Their rites, exploring Their mysteries and journeying to Annwn to bring back inspiration and healing to reweave the ways between the worlds.

I am currently exploring a monastic life balancing deep work in Annwn with being embodied and present in the world. My practices include prayer, meditation, journeywork, devotional creativity and yoga and I enjoy running and strength training. I tend a garden where I grow small green things and volunteer in Greencroft Valley.

My birth name is Lorna Smithers and I am slowly becoming Sister Patience.