Theophilus Riesinger
Theophilus Riesinger OFM (born February 27, 1868 in Germany , † November 9, 1941 in Marathon , USA ) was a Roman Catholic religious priest and exorcist.
Life
Theophilus Riesinger was on May 29, 1899 at the Franciscan order for priests ordained . In 1928 Riesinger was commissioned to travel to the USA to help a 40-year-old woman through exorcism . His journey took him to Earling Monastery in Shelby County , Iowa . The exorcism took about twenty-three days. Two days before Christmas , the woman was finally freed from the alleged demonic influence .
Father Theophilus Riesinger wrote down the events in 1934; they were published as a book. Riesinger died in Wisconsin Monastery on November 9, 1941 .
Works
The earling possession case; an exposure of the exorcism of "Mary", a demoniac. Authors: Theophilus Riesinger and FJ Bunse. Buffalo, NY, 1934.
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| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Riesinger, Theophilus |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | German theologian and exorcist |
| DATE OF BIRTH | February 27, 1868 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Germany |
| DATE OF DEATH | November 9, 1941 |
| Place of death | Marathon , United States |