exorcist

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But Rossetti’s comments ran afoul of his boss, the Catholic archbishop of Washington, D.C., who announced Wednesday he had “removed” Rossetti from his position as an exorcist.

From Slate • Jun. 8, 2026

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

He also happens to be a deliverance minister – more commonly known as an exorcist.

From BBC • Oct. 31, 2024

“The Exorcism” starts from an instantly compelling premise: On the set of a horror movie about an exorcist, demons lurk.

From New York Times • Jun. 20, 2024

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