"Exorcism Can Only Be Performed by Priests"... Differences Between the Setting of the Movie 'The Priests' and Reality

In a video covering the history of medical advancement and the reality of religious rituals, specific information regarding exorcism and its differences from cinematic settings was mentioned.

The History of Anatomy and the Process of Medical Development

The video continued with an explanation of the history of the University of Bologna in Italy, known as the world's first university, and the Teatro Anatomico that remains there. In the past, anatomy was performed in the Teatro Anatomico, a demonstration site where corpses were dissected to understand the structure of the human body. The video explained that in the medical system of that time, doctors were responsible for studying theory and understanding that theoretical system to cure diseases, while surgical acts involving direct contact with the human body were categorized as a domain handled by barbers.

The Black Death that swept through Europe was mentioned as the catalyst for the full-scale development of anatomy. The desperation to identify the cause of the Black Death, which caused massive loss of life, led to medical advancement. In the past, symptoms were managed through herb teas in monastery pharmacies (Pharma), and it is said that during times when medical skills were not developed, exorcism was one of the best responses humans could take.

The Reality of Exorcism Differing from the Setting of the Movie 'The Priests'

Clear differences exist between the setting of the movie 'The Priests' and actual religious procedures. Unlike the setting in the movie, the video pointed out that the role of the deacon character in the film differs from reality, stating, "This exorcism can absolutely not be done by a deacon. It can only be done starting from a priest." Furthermore, it was specified that even for priests, not everyone can perform it arbitrarily, but only those who have received permission from the highest authority to which they belong can do so.

In particular, the existence of an 'Exorcism School' that professionally handles exorcisms and its strict educational curriculum were mentioned. As Pope Benedict XVI of Vatican City decided to reopen the exorcism school, one must undergo a separate prescribed course for exorcism. Additionally, while separate books containing guidelines regarding exorcism exist, they are restricted so that the general public cannot access them.

Evil Spirit Worship and Modern Religious Phenomena

In addition to religious rituals, the video also dealt with issues related to evil spirit worship occurring in modern society. It was explained that in some regions such as Italy, there are cases like 'Black Mass,' where marks are left while hoping for evil spirits to descend during mass in cathedrals or churches, and this can even lead to crime. It emphasized that exorcism is a strict religious procedure with detailed contents regarding what thorough verification is required and under what circumstances the ritual must be performed.