It is thought she is keen to attend church today if she feels well enough and weather permitting.

She rebelled against religion in 1842 when she refused to attend church, much to the consternation of her father and the rest of her family.

In earlier years, Vicky remembered, Sara had attended church more as a social function than from religious fervor.

After years spent researching the subject he concluded that the answers lay in attending church, joining sports clubs and watching soap operas.

Visitors often feel uneasy when they first attend church.