Рўс‚р°с‚сњрё Рѕр° С‚рµрјсѓ: "vade Retro" -

The phrase became a cornerstone of Catholic tradition as part of a Medieval exorcism formula. In 1415, a manuscript was discovered at Metten Abbey in Bavaria that contained the full poetic prayer associated with the phrase:

"May the Holy Cross be my light / Let not the dragon be my guide / Step back, Satan / Never tempt me with vain things / What you offer me is evil / Drink the poison yourself". The Saint Benedict Medal The phrase became a cornerstone of Catholic tradition

It is derived from the Latin Vulgate, specifically Mark 8:33, where Jesus rebukes Saint Peter with the words “vade retro me Satana” ("get behind me, Satan"). Crux sacra sit mihi lux / Non draco

Crux sacra sit mihi lux / Non draco sit mihi dux Vade retro satana / Nunquam suade mihi vana Sunt mala quae libas / Ipse venena bibas The Exorcism Formula

The Latin phrase translates most literally to "Step back, Satan" or "Begone, Satan" . While "retro" is often associated with "behind," linguists note it more accurately means "back" or "away," framing the phrase as a direct command to retreat. The phrase has two primary origins:

This is a comprehensive feature on the history and cultural impact of the phrase "Vade Retro Satana."

The shorter phrase “vade retro” (simply "go back") appears as far back as the Roman playwright Terence in his work Phormio . The Exorcism Formula