Are there "archdemons"?

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It would seem so. As all angels are not created equal in power or glory, so one might surmise the fallend angels are likewise of various calibers. Exposure to even the “lowest” infernal demon is enough to rattle anyone, so I can barely imagine what might be the reaction to a “higher” demon.

The writings and experiences of various exocists seem to bear witness to various levels of demonic forces, too. It is important to remember, though, that even the prince of the demons, in humbled by the power of Christ in and through His Church.

Grace and peace.
 
I know this will make me sound crazy but all of my life I have been exposed to the ‘lesser’ demons (my father was a child-molester- I believe this opened the doorway to some nasty little pets in our home - and no I wasn’t his target). I can say without any doubt that there are indeed ‘levels’ of demons. Earlier this year I was exposed to a ‘higher’ demon and that snapped me out of complacency. I have never felt anything so terrifying in my life. I was so scared I could hardly breathe, the air itself seemed to be sick and tainted…

So, yeah, I’m 100% sure there are ‘levels’ of demons… although whether one would call the more powerful ones ‘arch demons’ is not for me to know.
 
If you have not discussed this with your priest, you need to do so ASAP.
 
WorkerPriest said:
If you have not discussed this with your priest, you need to do so ASAP.
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Oh, no worries. The ‘lesser’ ones were dealt with when I was in my early teens and this ‘greater’ one was a chance encounter. I just happened to stumble upon it and I have no doubt it did NOT follow me home - it had someone it was rather attached to. I’m sure it found me as detestable as I found it. … But I suppose I should be praying for the person it hangs out with. Wow, that never occured to me before. How horrible of me! :\
 
How are you able to notice demons “attached” to people or recognize demons in your own life?
 
I imagine there are.

I’ve heard there are different “legions” and each legion has a commanding demon in charge of those. Wikipedia, depending on your level of trust, has lots of info on these demons, who they are, and what they do.

JMJ
 
Weren’t some people given the gift of ‘discerning’ the spirit? I’ve always thought this to mean also being sensitive to ‘that’ side as well. It’s always just been a fact of life, and my niece actually inherited the same ‘gift’. I think it’s called the ‘sight’ or something? I’ve never really looked that deeply into it.

If I understand correctly people who can ‘see/feel’ demons used to be used to assist exorcists in the Church. Interesting huh? Nowadays we don’t tend to believe in that sort of thing. 🤷
 
Those of us who have dealt with this, believe.

Be very, very careful. Keep your prayer, worship, and sacramental life robust. And again I urge, stay in close confidence with your priest.
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Weren’t some people given the gift of ‘discerning’ the spirit? I’ve always thought this to mean also being sensitive to ‘that’ side as well. It’s always just been a fact of life, and my niece actually inherited the same ‘gift’. I think it’s called the ‘sight’ or something? I’ve never really looked that deeply into it.

If I understand correctly people who can ‘see/feel’ demons used to be used to assist exorcists in the Church. Interesting huh? Nowadays we don’t tend to believe in that sort of thing. 🤷
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WorkerPriest said:
Those of us who have dealt with this, believe.

Be very, very careful. Keep your prayer, worship, and sacramental life robust. And again I urge, stay in close confidence with your priest.
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Thank you. I will most definitely heed your advice.
 
Yes there is a herarchy of demons, as there is a hierarchy of angels. Remember that the bible tells of 9 choirs of angels, so it would be natural to be 9 choirs of demons, since scripture says that a 1/3 of the angels feel from the grace of God. So naturally there has to be searphim ranked demons to angel ranked demons.
 
May I just express a general word of caution here, to take great care with what you classify as “demonic”? I am in no way negating the existence of the demonic or denying that you are especially attuned to it. It is for the very reason that you do seem to have a heightened sensitivity that you must have a likewise sharp power of discernment.

The Church is very careful to investigate cases of supposed demonic possession, and quite often a more earthly explanation is found. I worry that if you spend too much time engrossed in thoughts of demons, then everything you see will begin to take on sinister dimensions. For your own sanity and to protect yourself from falling into ignorance and fear, do as another poster has encouraged you to do, and stay in very regular contact with your priest. Also stay in regular contact with yourself: constantly challenge yourself and your own assumptions and experiences.
 
As was stated, heaven and hell are both organized. There is a hierarchy of angels and hierarchy of demons.

Here is a related question:

What makes an angel or demon more powerful than another angel or demon?
 
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