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topic_name = The Sign of the Cross
[[Image:2finger.jpg|thumb|cemtercenter|120px|An example of the the position of the fingers while making the '''sign of the cross'''.90px]] |
subtopics = [[Religious clothing and symbols]] |
opinion_pieces = {{short_opinions}} |
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The "'''Sign of the Cross'''" is a ceremonial hand motion made by many of the world's Christians. For many Christians the motion symbolizes the [[Cross]] on which [[Jesus]] died.
The motion is made by tracing the shape of the cross in the air or on one's own body. Some Christians sign four points to signify loving [[God]] with all one's heart, soul, mind and strength. The Sign of the Cross is also a prayer, and most Christians recite the Sign of the Cross by saying, "In the name of the father, and of the son, and of the holy spirt. Amen".
==Quotes==
==Links==
*[http://www.catholictradition.org/Classics/signum-crucis.htm The Sign of the Cross] - a Catholic perspective
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