ExorcistIn some religions, an exorcist (from the Greek „ἐξορκιστής“) is a person who is believed to be able to cast out the devil or performs the ridding of demons or other supernatural beings who are alleged to have possessed a person, or (sometimes) a building or object. An exorcist can be a specially prepared or instructed person including: a priest, a nun, a monk, a witch doctor (healer), a shaman, a psychic or a geomancer (Feng shui - Chinese geomancy).
Christian demonologyStudy of demons from a Christian point of view The Torment of Saint Anthony (1488) by Michelangelo, depicting Saint Anthony being assailed by demons Christian demonology is the study of demons from a Christian point of view. It is primarily based on the Bible (Old and New Testaments), the interpretation of these scriptures, the writings of early Christian philosophers, hermits, and the associated traditions and legends incorporated from other beliefs.
SacramentalA sacramental (Latin pl. sacramentalia) is a sacred sign, a ritual act or a ceremony, which, in a certain imitation of the sacraments, has a spiritual effect and is obtained through the intercession of the Church. Sacramentals surround the sacraments like a wreath and extend them into the everyday life of Christians.Christian ChurchIn ecclesiology, the Christian Church is what different Christian denominations conceive of as being the true body of Christians or the original institution established by Jesus Christ. "Christian Church" has also been used in academia as a synonym for Christianity, despite the fact that it is composed of multiple churches or denominations, many of which hold a doctrinal claim of being the one true church to the exclusion of the others.
DemonEvil supernatural beingFor other uses, see Demon (other).Bronze statue of the Assyro-Babylonian demon king Pazuzu, c. 800–700 BCE, LouvreA demon is an evil or malevolent supernatural entity, though they can be benevolent too. Historically, belief in demons, or stories about demons, occurs in folklore, mythology, religion, occultism, and literature; these beliefs are reflected in media including fiction, comics, film, television, and video games.
IconAn icon is a religious work of art, most commonly a painting, in the cultures of the Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox, Catholic, and Lutheran churches. The most common subjects include Jesus, Mary, saints, and angels.BaptismChristian rite of initiation into the Church
Holy waterHoly water is water that has been blessed by a member of the clergy or a religious figure, or derived from a well or spring considered holy. The use for cleansing prior to a baptism and spiritual cleansing is common in several religions, from Christianity to Sikhism. The use of holy water as a sacramental for protection against evil is common among Catholics, Eastern Christians, and some Protestants.
Catholic ChurchChristian church based in Rome
RitualActivities performed according to a set sequenceA Javanese ritual dance dedicated to the goddess of rice and fertility, Dewi SriA ritual is a repeated, structured sequence of actions or behaviors that alters the internal or external state of an individual, group, or environment, regardless of conscious understanding, emotional context, or symbolic meaning.
ChristianityAbrahamic monotheistic religion
LutheranismMajor branch of ProtestantismLutheran priest elevating the host during the Mass at Alsike Church, SwedenChurch of the Revelation, an Evangelical-Lutheran parish of the Church of Sweden in the locality of Saltsjöbaden
JinnJinn (Arabic: جِنّ), also romanized as djinn or anglicized as genies, are supernatural beings in Islam, ancient Arabian religion and Arabic folklore and mythology. Like humans, they are accountable for their deeds and can be either believers (Mu'minun) or unbelievers (kuffar), depending on whether they accept God's guidance. Since jinn are neither innately evil nor innately good, Islam acknowledged spirits from other religions and could adapt them during its expansion.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.