the sign of the cross
noun phrase
: a movement of the hand that forms a cross shape and that is done as an expression of the Christian faith
She knelt and made the sign of the cross.
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All wore dark formal kimonos and solemnly made the sign of the cross in front of their faces before starting their prayers — a mix of archaic Japanese and Latin.
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Foster Klug, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
Many are administering the sign of the cross or snapping photos on their cell phones, as ushers urge them to keep moving to accommodate the thousands who flocked to the Rome basilica to see the tomb, forming a long line outside.
—Danielle Wallace, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
At Littlejohn’s side, Hood makes the sign of the cross over and over again, until the other man is just a shell.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2025
The 88-year-old then gave the crowd a thumbs up and made the sign of the cross before being wheeled back into his room.
—Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 23 Mar. 2025
Francis appeared to make the sign of the cross to the crowd before he was taken back into his room.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2025
The Holy Father gave a thumbs up and made the sign of the cross to the crowd.
—Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
The family bowed their heads, made the sign of the cross and prayed.
—Maria Cramer, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025
Before the drug began flowing, Ronnie would make the sign of the cross on Melissa’s forehead.
—Lawrence Wright, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
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Foster Klug, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2025
Many are administering the sign of the cross or snapping photos on their cell phones, as ushers urge them to keep moving to accommodate the thousands who flocked to the Rome basilica to see the tomb, forming a long line outside.
—Danielle Wallace, FOXNews.com, 27 Apr. 2025
At Littlejohn’s side, Hood makes the sign of the cross over and over again, until the other man is just a shell.
—Brenna Ehrlich, Rolling Stone, 29 Mar. 2025
The 88-year-old then gave the crowd a thumbs up and made the sign of the cross before being wheeled back into his room.
—Rebecca Rosman, NPR, 23 Mar. 2025
Francis appeared to make the sign of the cross to the crowd before he was taken back into his room.
—Freddie Clayton, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2025
The Holy Father gave a thumbs up and made the sign of the cross to the crowd.
—Danielle Wallace, Fox News, 23 Mar. 2025
The family bowed their heads, made the sign of the cross and prayed.
—Maria Cramer, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025
Before the drug began flowing, Ronnie would make the sign of the cross on Melissa’s forehead.
—Lawrence Wright, The New Yorker, 10 Feb. 2025
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“The sign of the cross.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/the%20sign%20of%20the%20cross. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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