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The service of priest-exorcist

The article presents the resources ofthe Church which, like its founder - Jesus, has been called to free people from the power of Satan. These resources include prayer for release and exorcism. Prayer for release is not a request addressed to Jesus Christ, to cast out the evil spirit, but takes the form of an order given in the name of Jesus to Satan, to stop the abuse. This is necessary in the case of occult, spiritualist and satanic practices. However, when someone prays directly to Satan or invites evil spirits, exorcism is usually required.

The presentation of the procedure of exorcism and the conditions to be met by the exorcist in advance is based on the Rite of Exorcism. The Solemn Exor­cism, also called the Great Exorcism, can be spoken only by a priest with the per­mission of a bishop and should only be considered with great prudence, adhering closely to the norms established by the Church.