Exorcist

An exorcist is a person, often a member of a religious order, who is trained and authorized to perform exorcisms. Exorcisms are rituals intended to cast out demons or other evil spirits that are believed to possess a person, place, or object. The practice of exorcism is found across many cultures and religions, with varying levels of formality and belief. The exorcist typically employs prayers, religious objects (like crosses or holy water), and specific incantations to combat the perceived demonic influence and restore spiritual purity. Their role is to serve as a conduit for divine power in the confrontation with evil and to provide spiritual and psychological support to those afflicted.

Exorcist meaning with examples

• The desperate family sought the help of an exorcist, hoping to rid their daughter of the malevolent entity they believed had taken hold. The exorcist, a seasoned priest, prepared for the ritual, studying the signs and symptoms the family described. He believed the entity was evil and that the ritual had to be performed to cast it out, saving the girl from this spiritual torment.
• Following disturbing reports from the isolated village, the bishop dispatched an experienced exorcist to investigate claims of demonic infestation within the local church. The exorcist arrived with a bag filled with religious items ready to combat the evil if it was present. After several days of observation, the exorcist prepared for a formal exorcism.
• In the film, the protagonist, a young exorcist, struggles with doubt and personal demons while attempting to save a young girl from a demonic presence. As the demonic forces increased in power, so did the difficulty for the exorcist to perform the ritual successfully. The audience was captivated by the mental and physical toll.
• The ancient grimoire contained instructions on how to become an exorcist, detailing the necessary training and the specific prayers required. The grimoire also included information for identifying the source of the evil, as well as protection methods. This particular grimoire had to be memorized in order to perform the exorcism correctly.
• Despite the skepticism of modern medicine, the family of the afflicted insisted on seeking an exorcist, clinging to their faith in divine intervention. With each passing day, the condition got worse, and the family had to make a decision. For them, an exorcism was their only option at this point.