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, …

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 …

Oct 2, 2023 · A popular theme in horror films is the practice of exorcism. From the 1973 classic The Exorcist to the 2023 film The Pope’s Exorcist, this genre raises questions about the devil’s reality and …

While the basis for exorcism is grounded in the ministry of Jesus Christ (cf. Mk 1:34, 39; Lk 4:35; Mt 17:18), there is no scriptural basis for a formal rite of exorcism apart from the use of the psalms and …

May anyone receive a "major exorcism?" Since the rites of exorcism are categorized as sacramentals, effectively as blessings, the practice of who may receive a "major exorcism" is governed by canon …

Jan 31, 2024 · What Is an Exorcism? And How Should Christians Approach It? The way we have to approach exorcism and demonic oppression is with a sense of humility, in that, we don’t have the …

Oct 20, 2022 · Below is a timeline highlighting episodes in the history of exorcism, beginning with its biblical roots.

Sep 11, 2023 · We'll learn why a priest might perform an exorcism, find out what the ritual involves, take a look at a real-life exorcism and discuss the controversy surrounding the practice.

Apr 18, 2023 · Exorcisms performed by the Catholic Church are likely the best-known form of the practice. But at the heart of any effort to drive out demons is the enduring battle against evil. The …

Expulsion by adjuration is, therefore, the primary meaning of exorcism, and when, as in Christian usage, this adjuration is in the name of God or of Christ, exorcism is a strictly religious act or rite.