Silja Walter
Silja Walter | |
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Walter on SRF 1, Sternstunde Religion, broadcast on 29 June 2003 | |
| Born | 23 April 1919 Rickenbach, Solothurn, Switzerland |
| Died | 31 January 2011 (aged 91) Fahr Abbey, Switzerland |
| Occupation | Novelist, poet, nun |
| Genre | Adult literature |
| Notable awards | See awards |
| Relatives | Otto F. Walter (brother) |
Silja Walter (born Cécile Walter; 23 April 1919 – 31 January 2011) was a Swiss author and Benedictine nun in the Fahr Abbey. At age 30 she became a nun; her religious name was Maria Hedwig (OSB). Her brother, Otto F. Walter, was also an author.