Sign of the Cross
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The "Sign of the Cross" is a ceremonial hand motion made by many of the world's Christians. For 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.
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The Sign of the Cross
The "Sign of the Cross" is a ceremonial hand motion made by many of the world's Christians. For 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. The four points can also signify loving God with all one's heart, soul, mind and strength. There are two particular arrangements one is most likely to observe. One is followed by many of the Eastern Churches, the other by those of Protestant, Latin and Monophysite traditions.
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