Category: Exorcism Glossary

Definition and Origins Stigmata are physical marks, wounds, or sensations of pain that correspond to the injuries said to have been inflicted on Jesus Christ…

An exorcist is a person who expels demons. Most exorcists are priests, clergy, or adepts; some laypersons call themselves exorcists. Exorcists use specific prayers and…

Spirit exorcism is the dismissal or expulsion of an interfering spirit. Spirit Exorcisms are performed in many cultures when human problems are deemed to be…

Unlike Demonic possession, in which a person is taken over by devils or evil spirits for harm, spirit possession is a voluntary, culturally sanctioned displacement…

Exorcism is the expulsion of spirits believed to be possessing a human being or disturbing a place that humans frequent. Exorcisms range from friendly, persuasive…

Allotriophagy is the vomiting or disgorgement of strange or foul objects, usually associated with someone possessed by or obsessed with the Devil or other Demons…

Obsession is astate of being besieged by Demons. Obsession is derived from the Latin obsidere and refers to a state of siege or an attack…

Possession is the takeover and control of a person’s mind and body by a Demon, condemned soul, ghost, spirit, or deity. There are different forms…

The expulsion of Demons and other unwanted spirits from a person or place. Rites of exorcism have been performed since ancient times as remedies against…