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| − | The '''Sign of the Cross''' is a hand motion common in the religious devotions and [[worship]] services of [[Roman Catholic]], [[Anglican]], [[Eastern Orthodox]], and some [[Lutheran]] Christians. It is commonly done accompanying the recitation of the words "In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit", a reference to the [[Trinity]]. The Sign of the Cross is made by touching the hand to the forehead, the sternum, and then to each shoulder, symbolizing the Cross of [[Christ]]. | + | The '''Sign of the Cross''' is a hand motion common in the religious devotions and [[worship]] services of [[Roman Catholic]], [[Anglican]], [[Eastern Orthodox]], and some [[Lutheran]] Christians. It is commonly done accompanying the recitation of the words "In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the [[Holy Spirit]]", a reference to the [[Trinity]]. The Sign of the Cross is made by touching the hand to the forehead, the sternum, and then to each shoulder, symbolizing the Cross of [[Christ]]. |
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Revision as of 17:10, September 18, 2007
The Sign of the Cross is a hand motion common in the religious devotions and worship services of Roman Catholic, Anglican, Eastern Orthodox, and some Lutheran Christians. It is commonly done accompanying the recitation of the words "In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit", a reference to the Trinity. The Sign of the Cross is made by touching the hand to the forehead, the sternum, and then to each shoulder, symbolizing the Cross of Christ.