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A narrative of the extraordinary case of George Lukins, of Yatton, Somersetshire. Who was possessed of evil spirits, for near eighteen years: also an account of his remarkable deliverance

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The first of these was the general lethargy which his movements began to adopt, a sluggish tone to each step or motion. Following that his skin grew pale and the color began to bleed from his eyes until they were almost entirely white, but the most notable were the seizures. George himself was convinced he was possessed by demons. More specifically, seven demons. Locals were highly concerned about Lukins’ condition, for he was a well-liked figure. A vicar named Joseph Easterbrook, the Reverend of one of the local churches, heard stories and rumors of Lukins’ mishaps, and was determined to help him exorcise the demons. He gathered an entourage of religious clergymen and arranged the exorcism. Easterbrook’s account of the exorcism makes for a vivid reading. After a while, George started to suffer regular fits and his character began to change sporadically. He would suffer flashes of rage, during which he would often shriek and howl like an animal. He was soon put under the care of a group of eminent physicians and remanded in the custody of a local hospital. During his time there he continued to suffer his fits, but the doctors were unable to diagnose the problem. After 28 days under the care of the General Hospital in Bristol, George Lukins was deemed incurable.

On April 4, 1991, an estimated 29 million people tuned in to ABC’s popular news show 20/20 to watch the exorcism of a 16-year-old girl identified only as Gina. A pair of Catholic priests presided over the ritual, which took place at a Florida convent and allegedly lasted for six hours. (The footage was edited to fit the show’s time slot.) One priest was referred to simply as “Father A”; the other was Rev. James J. LeBar, who had appeared on the controversial 1988 Geraldo Rivera special Devil Worship: Exposing Satan's Underground and authored a 1989 book called Cults, Sects, and the New Age. LeBar had supposedly conducted a six-month investigation and determined that Gina, who had been hospitalized for psychotic episodes in the past, was possessed. One priest demanded that Lukins speak the name of Jesus. Lukins would reply "I am the Devil" instead. A faint voice also seemed to say "Why don't you abjure?" The priests commanded in the name of the trinity that the evil depart. Lukins would also swear "by his infernal den," that he would not leave. The use of this particular phase echoes words from the February, 1678 publication by John Bunyan discussing a Christian's journey toward understanding. George Lukins was 44 years old when his possession began. He lived in Yatton, a village located outside of Bristol. It’s said that he had been to several doctors seeking a remedy for his condition but they had all failed him. After months of trying different treatments with no success, George decided to turn to religion in search of a cure. The Exorcism is Performed In the Reverend’s notes, he described how George made the most horrible noises as his body convulsed. Experiencing as many as nine fits a day, the man was weak and emaciated. He was also unable to hear religious expressions without writhing in pain.

6. Clara Germana Cele

Critics, including from within the Catholic Church, questioned Gina’s ability to consent to the televised ritual and Gina’s psychiatrist, Dr. Schlanger, called it a “significant risk” to her mental health. Following the show, ‘Gina’ was re-hospitalized for several weeks. 1. ‘Roland Doe’ A scene from The Exorcist, which was inspired in part by the story of Roland Doe On Saturday 31st May, 1788, the Reverend Joseph Easterbrook was alerted to the strange case of George Lukins, a man who claimed to be possessed by the devil. On 13th June, Rev. Easterbrook and several of his friends and colleagues met with George in the vestry-room of the church. They began by singing hymns, which immediately caused George to convulse in agitation. His fit became more violent, until he spoke in deep, hoarse, hollow voice. The voice declared that it would never quit its hold of George, and that any attempt to help the man would cause him to suffer torment a thousand times worse. The voice then starting singing in its usual manner, boasting of its power, blaspheming and vowing vengeance on both the unfortunate George and all those who dared to oppose him. We end with another of The Devil’s less savoury interventions in world history, the possession of George Lukins, the Yatton Demoniac. George Lukins was a 44-year-old tailor from the village of Yatton in Somerset, and suffered from what he claimed to be possession by The Devil and six of his demonic assistants. He made strange animal noises, barked and howled like a dog, and had arguments with himself in different voices. He said that he had been fine until he performed in a play and felt ‘a divine slap’, after which The Devil entered him. Doctors failed to cure Lukins.

In 1906, Clara Germana Cele, a 16-year-old Christian schoolgirl living in South Africa, was allegedly possessed by a demon. Rumor has it that she made a pact with Satan and, very soon after, began to exhibit signs of possession. She could understand languages like Polish and French, which she had no former knowledge of.

Our next story begins in 1974. A previously unassuming family man, Michael Taylor lived in England with his wife and five children. By all accounts, this was a happy 1970s nuclear family. All of that changed when Mr. Taylor joined a mysterious church known as the “Christian Fellowship Group,” led by a charming and beautiful 21-year-old named Marie Robinson. Marie and Michael soon began spending inordinate amounts of time together, and even leading church services where they would speak in tongues and “exorcise” congregation members. Christine Taylor accused her husband of having an affair with Marie, due to his absences. An account of the exorcism was published in the Bristol Gazette. [16] The newspaper reported that George Lukins, during his alleged possession, claimed that he was the devil, made barking noises, sung an inverted Te Deum, and was very violent. [17] In light of these claims, on Friday, 13 June 1778, seven clergymen, including Rev. Joseph Easterbrook, accompanied George Lukins to the vestry at Temple Church, where they performed an exorcism on the man, which included hymn singing and prayer. [18] The deliverance concluded when the demons were allegedly cast out using the Trinitarian formula; the clergymen commanded the demons to return to hell and George Lukins then exclaimed "Blessed Jesus!", praised God, recited the Lord's prayer, and then thanked the Methodist and Anglican clergymen. [19] Rev. Easterbrook, when recording the events under the patronage of Rev. John Wesley, stated that the account would be doubted in this modern era of skepticism, but pointed to "the scriptures, and other authentic history, of ancient as well as modern times" to buttress what he felt was a valid case of demonic possession. [19] An article in The Gentleman's Magazine, and Historical Chronicle criticized the account, stating that Lukins actually suffered from " epilepsy and St. Vitus's dance." [20] Dr. Feriar, a medical demonologist, criticized George Lukins as an impostor masquerading as a demoniac. [12] Nevertheless, after the exorcism, George Lukins was described as calm and happy. [7] Following this case, several pieces of literature were printed on George Lukins, thus popularising his alleged case of diabolical possession and deliverance, [21] [22] [23] despite the original design to keep the case a secret. [6] See also [ edit ] The goal of Ancient Origins is to highlight recent archaeological discoveries, peer-reviewed academic research and evidence, as well as offering alternative viewpoints and explanations of science, archaeology, mythology, religion and history around the globe. You may understand now why Lukins was adamant that the seven demons stay where they are. Temple Church (Holy Cross), City, Bristol

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