exorcist

Example Sentences

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This ritual lasted an entire night and involved burning small figures made of wax and clay while an exorcist recited specific incantations.

From Science Daily • May 5, 2026

"A bit like ghostbusting, that sort of thing, and a bit of an exorcist as well. Although, we don’t very often do the exorcism, certainly not of people."

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2024

"The exorcist does not establish a particular formation during the rite... It is only necessary that he begin with the words 'Ecce crucem Domini,'" he wrote.

From Salon • Oct. 8, 2023

In following Sister Irene, reluctant exorcist, the bones of an interesting story are there, especially as they dive into her past and the reasons why she’s able to tackle such demonry.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 7, 2023

I had expected us to root out the exorcist within the shuls and tenements of Maxwell Street, but Frankie surprised me by hailing a carriage that took us to Chicago’s outskirts.

From "The City Beautiful" by Aden Polydoros