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Exorcism (from Ancient Greek ἐξορκισμός (exorkismós) 'binding by oath') is the religious or spiritual practice of evicting demons, jinns, or other malevolent spiritual entities from a person, or an area, that is believed to be possessed. [1] .
Jul 3, 2024 · Exorcism, an adjuration addressed to evil spirits to force them to abandon an object, place, or person; technically, a ceremony used in both Jewish and Christian traditions to expel demons from persons who have come under their power.
Mar 7, 2013 · The belief that demons exist and can possess people is of course the stuff of fiction and horror films — but it is also one of the most widely-held religious beliefs in the world.
Apr 17, 2018 · Broadly speaking, exorcism signifies freeing a place, person or even object from some form of negative spiritual influence. Beliefs and rituals which could appropriately be labelled exorcism are...
Apr 18, 2023 · Exorcism, as the weapon to combat evil, expels, cleanses, or protects from whatever nefarious force is at play. In Mesopotamia during the 1st millennium B.C., purveyors of magic called ašipu...
Sep 11, 2023 · What is Exorcism? The Catholic Encyclopedia defines exorcism as "the act of driving out, or warding off, demons or evil spirits, from persons, places, or things, which are believed to be possessed or infested by them, or are liable to become victims or instruments of their malice."
May 24, 2022 · Published: May 24, 2022 8:28am EDT. In September 2021, a 3-year-old was killed during an exorcism in a small Pentecostal church in San Jose, California. The child’s throat was allegedly squeezed...
The Rite of Exorcism intends to free a person from demonic possession or influence through the authority of the Church, exercised in the name of Jesus Christ. The focus is spiritual healing, returning the afflicted person to a state of grace and full communion with the Church and God.
Oct 30, 2020 · Exorcism is directed at the expulsion of demons or to the liberation from demonic possession through the spiritual authority which Jesus entrusted to his Church. Illness, especially psychological...
Feb 17, 2019 · An exorcism is an attempt to evict demons or spirits from the body of a (normally living) human being. Many organized religions include some aspect of exorcism or demon removal or expulsion.
