Matthew Drapper was subjected to an exorcism by St Thomas Philadelphia, a Church of England parish, in an attempt to purge his homosexuality. He was told demons had entered his body due to sexual impurity. The exorcism left him deeply distressed and suicidal. After leaving the church, Drapper filed a complaint, which was initially dismissed. However, an investigation by Barnardo's confirmed he underwent an exorcism. He later pursued legal action, resulting in an out-of-court settlement from the church.
Matthew Drapper, a gay man, was subjected to an exorcism by a Church of England parish to purge him of his homosexuality, causing him deep distress.
Drapper reported feeling so depressed and empty after the exorcism that he considered taking his own life, describing the experience as terrifying.
St Thomas Philadelphia was supposed to operate under safeguarding rules but initially denied the exorcism happened until an investigation confirmed it as a fact.
Drapper's complaint led to an investigation by Barnardo's, which determined the prayer session was a form of exorcism resulting in a legal claim and out-of-court settlement.
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