Malachi Brendan Martin

Malachi Brendan Martin (July 23, 1921 – July 27, 1999) was an Irish-born American Traditionalist Catholic priest, biblical archaeologist, exorcist, palaeographer, professor, and writer on the Catholic Church. Ordained as a Jesuit priest, Martin became Professor of Palaeography at the Pontifical Biblical Institute in Rome. From 1958, he served as secretary to Cardinal Augustin Bea during preparations for the Second Vatican Council. Disillusioned by the council, Martin asked to be released from certain aspects of his Jesuit vows in 1964 and moved to New York City. He gained renown as the bestselling author of "Hostage to the Devil," "The Jesuits," "The Windswept House," and many other works. His books were frequently critical of the Catholic hierarchy.