Saint Philip Neri and the Demon Who Confessed He Was Terrified of One Prayer

Saint Philip Neri terrified demons with a single prayer to the Virgin Mary, as recorded in the earliest biographies of the saint. This Catholic documentary tells the true story of Saint Philip Neri, the joyful mystic of Rome who repeatedly faced demonic attacks during his nights of prayer. The encounters of Saint Philip Neri with demons, and their immediate defeat through the simple invocation of the Ave Maria, are documented in the authoritative biography written by his contemporary Pietro Giacomo Bacci, based on eyewitness testimonies of those who lived with him. Born in Florence in 1515, Saint Philip Neri spent decades in hidden prayer before founding the Congregation of the Oratory. After his famous mystical experience in the Roman catacombs, he became the target of constant spiritual warfare. Yet Saint Philip Neri discovered that demons could not endure even the humble invocation of the Virgin Mary’s name. He died in Rome in 1595, leaving behind a legacy of joy, humility, and fearless spiritual combat. #SaintPhilipNeri #SpiritualWarfare #CatholicMysticism