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Exorcism is a method to forcefully remove demons, ghosts, and angels from their vessel, commonly through Latin incantations and prayers
From the Pad of Definitions (1.04 Phantom Traveler), Official Website:
Exorcism is the act of driving out or warding off demons from persons, places or things that are possessed or infested by them, or are liable to become victims or instruments of their malice. During the exorcism ritual, a solemn and authoritative adjuration of the demon is applied in the name of God or any of the higher powers to which the demon is subject.
One of the official books of the Roman Rite. The Rituale Romanum was first published in the 17th century under Pope Paul V and was left untouched until two minor revisions were added in 1952. The Rituale Romanum is the only formal exorcism rite sanctioned by the Roman Catholic Church.
Exorcism (from Greek ἐξορκισμός, exorkismos - binding by oath) is the religious or spiritual practice of purportedly evicting demons or other spiritual entities from a person or an area they are believed to have possessed. Depending on the spiritual beliefs of the exorcist, this may be done by causing the entity to swear an oath, performing an elaborate ritual, or simply by commanding it to depart in the name of a higher power. The practice is ancient and part of the belief system of many cultures and religions. (Wikipedia)
In the series, exorcisms are presented as having two parts. The first expels the demon from the occupied vessel (as black smoke) and the second sends the demon back to Hell, shown as the black smoke being sent downward, leaving charred marks on the floor. The second part is not mandatory, or can be interrupted, allowing the demon to escape and possess another vessel. It is clear from what Sam Winchester says in Phantom Traveler and Devil's Trap that the boys skip the Invocation and Psalms and jump directly to the Exorcism proper. It is understandable, given that it is not as though they have all the time in the world, especially in Phantom Traveler. It is probably the method with the best survival rate for possessed humans, even if some do not make it after the possession is lifted.
The following is the best line-by-line transcript and translation of the exorcisms used in Supernatural.
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Regna terra, cantate Deo, psallite Domino. A prae vetitor per callis, callis antiquos. Et ecce dabit in suum (The rest is indistinct) |
The kingdoms of the Earth, Sing unto God, Sing praises to the Lord. Before the forbidden path, Ancient path. And behold, he is in his own |
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Regna terrae, cantate deo, psallite domino Perfecta super celum (Indistinct) Exorcizamus te, omnis immundus spiritus, omnis satanica potestas, omnis incuriso infernalis adversarii, omnis legio, onmis congregatio et secta diabolica. Ergo. Perditionis venenum propinare. Vade, satana, inventor et magister omnis fallaciae. Hostis humanae salutis. Humiliare sub potenti manu dei. Contremisce et effuge. Invocato a nobis sancto et terribile nomine. Quem inferi tremunt. Ab insidis diaboli, libera nos, domine. Ut ecclesiam tuam secura tibi facias, libertate servire, te rogamus, audi nos. Ut inimicos sanctae ecclesiae humiliare digneris, to rogamus audi. Dominicos sanctae ecclesiae, terogamus audi nos, terribilis deus do sanctuario suo deus israhel. Ipse tribuite virtutem et fortitudinem plebi suae, benedictus deus, gloria patri... |
Kingdoms of the earth, sing unto God, sing praises to the Lord Perfected over the sky (We) exorcise you, all impure spirits, all satanic powers, all invading, infernal adversaries, all legions, all gathered hosts and groups belonging to the devil. Therefore. (we) ask You, hear us. (we) ask You hear us, |
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