In many Catholic families, there is a pious custom of reciting daily one part of the Rosary. In the name of ... On each of the ten small beads, say a Hail Mary. Then pray the Glory Be.

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Getty; United States District Court A plane passenger traveling from Savannah to Miami allegedly swallowed rosary beads and attacked flight attendants, according to court documents obtained by PEOPLE.

Now, for those who don’t know, rosary beads aren’t just a piece of jewellery. They’re used in Catholic prayers and are considered a symbol of faith, protection, and spiritual connection.

But it turned out he was struggling with a demonic spirit he thought had invaded the cabin — and, at some point during the flight, began swallowing rosary beads to ward that spirit off.