Exorcism Cross

Exorcism Cross

So called 'Exorcism Crosses' are widely available on the Internet but sadly are unlikely to be any more effective than any of the other miracle crosses.

A cross used by a priest performing an exorcism rite may be cross especially reserved for that purpose (a Reliquary Cross for example). In this situation it might be referred to as an Exorcism Cross but exorcism is considerable more than just waving a cross around, whatever it may be made of or may contain.

The rite is mostly a series of prayers, statements and appeals, where the priest implores God to free the subject from diabolical infestation and also demands, in God's name, that the demon departs from the subject. The rite also includes sprinkling holy water on everyone present, the laying of hands, and making the sign of the cross. An Exorcism Cross may be present and used to touch the subject.

'Exorcism Crosses' sold online and at gothic jewelry counters often contain images of St. Benedict with the accompanying inscription "Begone, Satan!" but this is in relation to telling the devil not to tempt, rather than the expulsion of evil spirits.