Event Factoid
https://spear-prosop.org/796-35Event Factoid:
Maro
explained to the people that he would not perform exorcisms because they
are a means by which deceitful fiends possess the innocent in order to
trick exorcists and healers into believing that they are more powerful
than they really are--causing them to fall into the trap of pride and
vainglory.
Sources:
- Jean de Ephèse, "Lives of the Eastern Saints I." Patrologia Orientalis vol. 17.1 (1923)., p: 64-67.
