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In most vampire lore, the bloodsuckers don’t have a good relationship with the church. They are showcased as the Devil’s creations, which instantly puts them at odds with any Christian iconography. In fact, holy water and crosses are often portrayed as the best tools to keep vamps away. In “Interview with the Vampire,” though, the rules are a little different. Lestat, for example, can walk into a church without bursting into flames, so that’s already a plus for his team. He still possesses a strained relationship with Jesus Christ, though this comes from his pre-vampire days, as he reveals in the first episode, “In Throes of Increasing Wonder…”
At one point, Louis’ brother Paul asks Lestat, “Are you one with Christ, Mr. de Lioncourt?” While Louis is aghast at his brother’s inappropriate behavior and line of questioning, Lestat answers the question, revealing more about the man he was before he became a vampire.Â
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Lestat explains how he planned to be a priest and went to a monastery to learn under the guidance of monks. He learned both the testaments and different religious texts. The story takes a darker turn, though, as Lestat discloses how his father didn’t approve of his choices and employed the help of his brothers to get him away from the monastery. As punishment, Lestat was locked away, beaten, and starved until he began to question if a merciful God actually exists.
