Sint-Truiden, Limburg
The Friar and the Devil of Sint-Truiden
In Sint-Truiden, a remarkable tale unfolded where faith and will battled demonic craft.
1 The Coming of Lucifer’s Devil
The devil Peer was sent to claim the soul of a dying man.
2 The Priest Refuses to Yield
A Capuchin friar arrived undeterred. Peer tried to frighten him with flames.
3 The Card Game and Victory
The priest challenged Peer. The priest won. Triumphantly he said: “Wherever there are priests, the devil cannot enter!”
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Limburgian folk tales: A priest triumphs through a card game.
Did you know?
Pintje Pas was a popular card game in medieval Limburg.
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