At the age of 15 she claimed to have a had a vision during a family Christmas party in which an angelic voice urged her to give up such frivolity and pursue spiritual matters .
Jane Leade came from a well - off family and had a comfortable upbringing .
At the age of 15 Jane Leade claimed to have a had a vision during a family Christmas party in which an angelic voice urged Jane Leade to give up such frivolity and pursue spiritual matters .
Jane Leade came from a well - off family and had a comfortable upbringing .