exorcisms

Russian Orthodox Church warns against DIY exorcisms after several deaths and injuries

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Russian church says to leave casting out the devil to the experts after DIY exorcisms cause several deaths A document is being drawn up by the church to warn people against exorcisms Two Russians who were believed to be possessed by spirits were killed in 2019 Head of the church said only ‘spiritually strong’ priests … Read more

Indian holy man who claimed he could perform ‘Covid exorcisms’ dies of coronavirus

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Indian holy man who claimed he could perform ‘Covid exorcisms’ by kissing people’s hands dies of coronavirus – having already infected 20 of his followers Coronavirus spreads through contagious droplets from the mouth or nose  Despite this, a holy man from Madya Pradesh, India, claimed he had a ‘kiss cure’ He would kiss devotees’ hands … Read more