Is the Abbess Valak?

The Abbess is a character from The Nun. She was portrayed by Gabrielle Downey. ... When Burke attempts to enter the abbey, it is revealed that the Abbess was actually Valak, who attempted to attack Burke in the chapel.

What is the abbess in The Nun?

An abbess is the head of a group of nuns. Typically, a woman has been a nun for many years before becoming an abbess. In the Catholic church, the male superior of monks is called an abbot.

Is the abbess in The Nun dead?

As mentioned, the Abbess in Saint Cartha's monastery is long dead by the time The Nun kicks off and is simply Valak in disguise using the figure as a ruse to keep Father Burke and Sister Irene in the area.