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Is making the Sign of the Cross found in the Bible?
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The Sign of the Cross is a distinctive practice used by Catholics and Eastern Orthodox Christians, according to Philip Kosloski for Aleteia.
People typically perform the gesture before and after prayer. In some cultures, the practice is used before starting almost any activity.
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Aleteia · Philip Kosloski
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