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Demonology is the study of Demons. Demons have been organized into hierarchies and their origins, duties, and purposes explained since ancient times. Most Demonologists are theologians, clergy, and philosophers. Laypeople can become Demonologists, usually by working with clergy who are trained exorcists.
The tradition exists that a person cannot elect to become a Demonologist, but rather is called to the job. During the Inquisition, the study of Demons became especially important, for Demons were believed to be quite active in the subversion of souls, the acts of witches, and cases of Possession.
Elaborate organizational schemes were conceived in the 16th and 17th centuries. For example, Johann Weyer, a well-known European Demonologist, declared that there were 72 princes of hell, who commanded a total of 7,405,926 Demonic minions. After the Inquisition and witch hysteria subsided, Demonology dropped in importance. Although rites of Exorcism continued to be performed, even the Catholic Church avoided publicity, perhaps fearing that Demonology would be considered outdated. Today: International Association of Exorcists Roman Catholic organization of priests who perform ExorcismS. The International Association of Exorcists was founded in 1993 by FATHER GABRIELE AMORTH. At the first meeting in Rome in 1993, only six exorcists attended. Within a year, 80 exorcists had joined; international membership is now more than 500. Membership is exclusive; a priest must have the permission of his bishop to join. Meetings are held annually in secret. Father Giancarlo Gramolazzo is president; Amorth serves as honorary president. The exorcists partly blame the New Age as responsible for a rise in Demonic Possession, saying that New Age adherents do not believe in a personal God that reveals himself, but in an impersonal God identified with the material world.
xorcism is the practice of evicting Demons or other spiritual beings.
This practice is quite ancient and part of the belief system of many cultures and religions. There are different types of exorcisms.
Exorcisms can be performed on people, animals and places. These rituals are done by people called exorcists.
Exorcisms are usually done for religious reasons. The reasons vary, and the exorcisms can be different based on religions and which exorcists does them.
Exorcisms rules
Created in the 17th century, the Roman Catholic Rite of Exorcism brims with rules, rituals and form.
- Only a bishop trained by the church can perform an exorcism.
- The exorcist must wear specific holy clothing, such as an alb and a purple stole, and say certain prayers and quote Scripture at specific times.
- A rosary, crucifix, holy water, Bible and relics of a saint should be present.
- The exorcist presents holy objects to and speaks directly with the devils in the possessed person.
Signs of possession
- Speaking or understanding languages the person never learned
- Knowing things “that are distant or hidden”
- Ability to predict the future
- Intense hatred of holy things
- Physical strength beyond human capability
Causes of possession
- A curse
- Addictions to sex, drugs, alcohol, etc.
- Dabbling in the occult, black magic or witchcraft
- Proximity to evil places or persons
Demonology returned to prominence in the latter part of the 20th century thanks to high-profile possession cases and the best-selling novel The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty, based on a real case (St. Louis Exorcism Case). In the field of Paranormal Investigation, Demonic Hauntings have a glamour of danger. Some investigators have called themselves “Demonologists” without benefit of much study or training.
The best-known experts on Demonology for their investigations of thousands of cases and their close work with clergy are Ed and Lorraine Warren, and Ed’s nephew, John Zaffis. The pursuit of Demonology can be dangerous work, especially when it involves participation in possession Demons drowning a monk in the Tiber. After a 13th-century Italian manuscript.
Catholic exorcists recommend that Demonologists meet certain requirements:
• They must be called to the work by God
• They must have special supernatural protection and intervention from God
• They must work under legitimate church guidance and authority
• They must give their life and will to God
• They should be mature, for the work is unhealthy for young, developing minds
• They must work in charity and without selfish motives for attention, fame, or power
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