Exorcism Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church
an ethiopian orthodox hand cross, used priests in church services , perform exorcisms.
priests intervene , perform exorcisms on behalf of believed afflicted demons or buda. according 2010 pew research center study, 74% of christians in ethiopia claim have experienced or witnessed exorcism. demon-possessed persons brought church or prayer meeting. often, when ill person has not responded modern medical treatment, affliction attributed demons. unusual or perverse deeds, particularly when performed in public, symptomatic of demoniac. superhuman strength – such breaking 1 s bindings, described in new testament accounts – along glossolalia observed in afflicted. amsalu geleta, in modern case study, relates elements common ethiopian christian exorcisms:
it includes singing praise , victory songs, reading scripture, prayer , confronting spirit in name of jesus. dialogue spirit important part of exorcism ceremony. helps counselor (exorcist) know how spirit operating in life of demoniac. signs , events mentioned spirit affirmed victim after deliverance.
the exorcism not successful, , geleta notes instance in usual methods unsuccessful, , demons apparently left subject @ later time. in event, in cases spirit commanded in no other name name of jesus.
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