Spell of Devils Succor

Gentile Cimitri was a fairly well known healer that was executed in Bologna for Diabolism in 1498. Demonic magic was quite popular in Italy during the Renaissance and we know from church records that many Carmelites and Franciscans were involved in the practice. Carmelites argued that simply engaging in Demonic Magic did not equate to Diabolism itself, and defended the practice. Men, especially clergy, of course were rarely executed or even punished severely when they were held accountable at all. Women did not fare so well. According to her confessions she was taught by Franciscans to go to the altar of St Michael at the Church of San Francisco and call upon the Devil by lighting candles in front of the devil being vanquished under the foot of Michael.

Though I am not a Satanist, Lucifer does occupy an important place in Cyprianic work, so I did this myself at a local Church that had a state of St Michael. I was struck by the juxtaposition of Christ’s suffering on the cross, and Lucifer’s suffering under arch-angelic torture . They are both sacrifices in their way. Christ’s for salvation from sin, and Satan’s for freedom from oppression.

I lit a candle, and also offered some water to the mouth of Satan, and Oil to his head. Once I did, Satan no longer looked like he was in the middle of being dominated by Michael. He looked like he was rising up…

If you want to make a similar offering, find a church that has a statue of Michael trampling the devil. Kneel as if you are praying to the Archangel. No one need hear the words you whisper…