The exorcism of Anneliese Michel a terrible story that happened to a girl of only 16 (Video)

Today we talk about the exorcism of Anneliese Michel a story that has inspired numerous films and documentaries, including The Exorcism of Emily Rose. The case is also the subject of scholarly and popular discussions about religion and superstition. In addition to issues related to demonic possession, the case also raises questions about the diagnosis and treatment of mental disorders.

Anneliese Michel, one young German she underwent numerous exorcisms in the 70s, prior to die due to malnutrition and dehydration in 1976.

The girl began to have unusual behavior at the age of 16 years. She showed signs of depression, withdrawing and refusing to participate in social activities. She started having Seizures which were initially attributed to a medical condition. However, the seizures became increasingly violent and Anneliese developed a visceral hatred towards religious objects such as crosses and holy water.

The Michel family asked for the help of several priests, but none of them could find a solution to the problem possession of the daughter. During a prayer one day, Anneliese stated that she was possessed by more demons. This revelation was followed by a period of fasting and extreme self-harm, accompanied by behaviors blasphemous and violent. The family sought a licensed exorcist to help their daughter.

The exorcism

In 1975, Joseph Stangl, a Catholic priest, began the exorcism of Anneliese Michel. The exorcism lasted for several months and was recorded on audio tapes. During the sessions Anneliese spoke in unknown languages to her, sometimes quoting the holy books and referring to historical events. Among the revelations of the devil, an alleged warning about the future of the world also emerged, such as the third World war and the end of the world.

The recordings of this exorcism have been highly debated. Some believe they are evidence of demonic possession, while others argue that the girl was suffering from a serious illness mental disease, such as schizophrenia.