SJRod55 Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 [quote]Priest jailed for exorcism death Orthodox - Romania [img]http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/media/images/42589000/jpg/_42589511_priest_203_body.jpg[/img] A Romanian priest has been jailed for 14 years for conducting an exorcism that led to the death of a nun who he believed was possessed by devils. Irina Cornici, 23, died after being starved and chained to a cross at a secluded convent in the north-east. The ritual in 2005 was led by Daniel Petru Corogeanu, 31, the priest at the Holy Trinity convent in Tanacu village. He and four nuns were convicted of manslaughter. The nuns got jail terms ranging from five to eight years. Nicoleta Arcalianu got eight years, while Adina Cepraga, Elena Otel and Simona Bardana were given five-year sentences. All the defendants plan to appeal against the verdict in a case which has shocked Romania. The Orthodox Church, which described the Tanacu incident as "abominable", has promised reforms, including psychological tests for those seeking to enter monasteries. It banned Corogeanu from the priesthood and excommunicated the four nuns. In 1999, when the Vatican issued its first new guidelines since 1614 for driving out devils, it urged priests to take modern psychiatry into account in deciding who should be exorcised. After hearing the sentence, Corogeanu said: "We will appeal and hope that it will succeed. We didn't expect this sentence, but this is the judge's decision. We will pray to God for help." Dozens of Corogeanu's supporters packed the courtroom and several burst into tears when the verdict was announced, AP news agency reported.[/quote] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Groo the Wanderer Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 Seems to be a poorly written and/or researched article. In one paragraph it talks about the Orthodox Church having authority. Shortly thereafter it describes the Roman Church issuing new guidelines on the use of exorcisms. Typical of the MSM...no journalistic integrity...and who needs research these days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJRod55 Posted February 19, 2007 Author Share Posted February 19, 2007 [quote]Seems to be a poorly written and/or researched article[/quote]. Courtesy of the BBC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Didymus Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 That's sad, but it kinda reminds me of the Emily Rose movie. off topic, but I wish more Roman priests had sweet beards like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urib2007 Posted February 19, 2007 Share Posted February 19, 2007 [size=3]Priest jailed after nun's death in exorcism[/size] 19/02/2007 - 18:16:42 A Romanian priest has been sentenced to 14 years in prison today after a nun died during an exorcism ritual. Sister Maricica Irina Cornici, 23, who was being treated for schizophrenia, said she believed the devil was talking to her. Daniel Petru Corogeanu, a monk who served as the priest for a secluded Holy Trinity convent in northeast Romania, and four other nuns, chained Cornici to a cross in an attempt at exorcism. She survived several days without food or water, but died of dehydration, exhaustion and suffocation. The court in the northeast city of Vaslui convicted Corogeanu and the four nuns of holding Cornici captive, resulting in her death. One of the nuns, Nicoleta Arcalianu, was sentenced to eight years in prison, and the other three – Adina Cepraga, Elena Otel and Simona Bardanas – received five-year sentences. Dozens of the priest’s supporters packed the courtroom and prayed for him. Several burst into tears when the verdict was announced. The defendants’ lawyers plan to appeal, saying the prison sentences are too harsh. [url="http://breakingnews.iol.ie/news/story.asp?j=173262820&p=y73z634xx"]http://breakingnews.iol.ie/news/story.asp?...amp;p=y73z634xx[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Birgitta Noel Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Why is this in the debate board? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix Reborn Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 It's already been put on by Cmom, if I'm not mistaken... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Socrates Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 What don't they want us to read?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urib2007 Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Nevermind. They moved this post to the open mic. [b]Priest jailed after nun's death in exorcism[/b] 19/02/2007 - 18:16:42 A Romanian priest has been sentenced to 14 years in prison today after a nun died during an exorcism ritual. Sister Maricica Irina Cornici, 23, who was being treated for schizophrenia, said she believed the devil was talking to her. Daniel Petru Corogeanu, a monk who served as the priest for a secluded Holy Trinity convent in northeast Romania, and four other nuns, chained Cornici to a cross in an attempt at exorcism. She survived several days without food or water, but died of dehydration, exhaustion and suffocation. The court in the northeast city of Vaslui convicted Corogeanu and the four nuns of holding Cornici captive, resulting in her death. One of the nuns, Nicoleta Arcalianu, was sentenced to eight years in prison, and the other three – Adina Cepraga, Elena Otel and Simona Bardanas – received five-year sentences. Dozens of the priest’s supporters packed the courtroom and prayed for him. Several burst into tears when the verdict was announced. The defendants’ lawyers plan to appeal, saying the prison sentences are too harsh. Get your FREE Ringtones, Java Games & Colour Logos from IOL 's NEW My Mobile site World News | Print Version | Email to friend | Previous Page © Thomas Crosbie Media, 2007. [url="http://www.drudgereport.com/"]http://www.drudgereport.com/[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaime Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 There's an appeal and I can get free ringtones? Saaaweeet! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TruthSeeker777 Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 [quote name='Urib2007' post='1200990' date='Feb 20 2007, 05:06 AM']Nevermind. They moved this post to the open mic. [b]Priest jailed after nun's death in exorcism[/b] 19/02/2007 - 18:16:42 A Romanian priest has been sentenced to 14 years in prison today after a nun died during an exorcism ritual. Sister Maricica Irina Cornici, 23, who was being treated for schizophrenia, said she believed the devil was talking to her. Daniel Petru Corogeanu, a monk who served as the priest for a secluded Holy Trinity convent in northeast Romania, and four other nuns, chained Cornici to a cross in an attempt at exorcism. She survived several days without food or water, but died of dehydration, exhaustion and suffocation. The court in the northeast city of Vaslui convicted Corogeanu and the four nuns of holding Cornici captive, resulting in her death. One of the nuns, Nicoleta Arcalianu, was sentenced to eight years in prison, and the other three – Adina Cepraga, Elena Otel and Simona Bardanas – received five-year sentences. Dozens of the priest’s supporters packed the courtroom and prayed for him. Several burst into tears when the verdict was announced. The defendants’ lawyers plan to appeal, saying the prison sentences are too harsh. Get your FREE Ringtones, Java Games & Colour Logos from IOL 's NEW My Mobile site World News | Print Version | Email to friend | Previous Page © Thomas Crosbie Media, 2007. [url="http://www.drudgereport.com/"]http://www.drudgereport.com/[/url][/quote] I guess the priest forgot to read MARK 16:17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maggyie Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 [quote name='Groo the Wanderer' post='1200409' date='Feb 19 2007, 02:34 PM']Seems to be a poorly written and/or researched article. In one paragraph it talks about the Orthodox Church having authority. Shortly thereafter it describes the Roman Church issuing new guidelines on the use of exorcisms. Typical of the MSM...no journalistic integrity...and who needs research these days? [/quote] Yes, they definitely seem confused about the difference between the two churches. This is a major problem in the media. At the J School I went to, there was widespread ignorance of/hostility to religion, in spite of the efforts of a couple professors to educate us on the importance of good religion reporting. This general lack of knowledge results in some horrendous gaffes - I remember one press report talking about "the bishop's crow's ear" (crosier) and another about a monastery of "Karma Light nuns" (That would be Carmelite). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Urib2007 Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Why would they chain her to a cross anyway? And not feed her? Sheesh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolmom Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 Post that aren't debate (such as this one) don't belong in the debate board. Since there was already a thread on this topic in Open Mic, I merged them. I'm going to merge this one with the other one. Please continue the discussion there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJRod55 Posted February 20, 2007 Author Share Posted February 20, 2007 I believe the author was trying to state that the Catholic Church, unlike the Orthodox church had changed its 'rules' regarding the use of the exorcism. Unfortunately the author made some gramatical errors thus implying that the Orthodox and Catholic churches were one in the same. I do not believe he was actually meaning to state that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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