Yes, the Church believes that there are demonic and evil powers. The Church has a prayer read by the priest, but it is not magic incantation. Our faith is in God, our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. A Christian who has done a full confession, and has received holy Communion has nothing to be afraid of.

• Don’t wear any phylakta, amulets, talismans, bracelets, “good-luck” charms, or jewelry of any kind, other than a simple cross
• Don’t allow anyone to read anything over them or do anything to them
• Don’t participate in any rituals of any kind outside the sacraments of the Church
• Avoid bad company
• Don’t fear anything or anyone but God alone; trust in Jesus Christ our God
• Pray with confidence in the divine power that can overcome any evil