I'm interested it's done in many different rites - Catholic and Orthodox.
2007-01-02 06:02:45 · 12 answers · asked by Cabbage Kicker 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
Catholic style: forehead, chest, left shoulder, right shoulder, (join hands). There are variations. Some kiss the fingers of the crossing hand after crossing themselves. I understand the Orthodox style reverses the shoulder order.
In the very early days, the number of fingertips used was important. Two fingers emphasized the two natures of Christ. Three emphasized the doctrine of the Trinity. Now it doesn't really matter.
2007-01-02 06:14:42 · answer #1 · answered by skepsis 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There are diverse strategies of becoming the sign of the go, they commonly variety between Christian denominations. until now the super Schism of 1054 the sign of the go became gestured by technique of before everything making a triangular shape with the techniques of the thumb, center finger and index finger (this symbolized the Holy Trinity). Then a action became made, first to the brow then to the main suitable shoulder, the left shoulder and finally the tummy. this device continues to be utilized by technique of the Orthodox Church. The Catholic church besides the undeniable fact that replaced the action after the Schism to mirror the way the Pope blessed people. an illustration of the go is often made with a hand sign (commonly interior the Orthodox Church). for occasion, elevating your hand and having 2 or 3 palms outstretched symbolizes the Trinity and how of crossing. a number of those gestures tend for use between Slavonic countries as nationalistic salutes.
2016-12-15 13:51:41 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really depends - if you're Western Catholic, then it's forehead, left shoulder / right shoulder. If you're Eastern Orthodox then the correct hand gesture is Thumb, Index and Middle finger together, and the other two fingers onto your palm, then forehead, center chest (or down to your feet - bow) then, right shoulder left shoulder, kiss your three fingers (sometimes). The Eastern reason for the hand gesture is three fingers together representing the Holy Trinity and two fingers on the palm representing the two natures of Christ.
2007-01-02 06:14:35 · answer #3 · answered by OrthoAng 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well crossing is done most effectively at 90 degrees. I would say that is the proper way to cross yourself.
2007-01-02 06:05:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
What is the proper way to cross oneself?
It is NOT proper!
CULT and copy cats do== so what.
2007-01-02 06:07:26 · answer #5 · answered by whynotaskdon 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its only proper to cross your legs if youre a lady, other than that crossing yourself means you have no problem in killing your soul.
2007-01-02 06:05:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Start with your forehead with your right hand, then down to your chest, then over to your left shoulder, then to your right shoulder, then put your hands together, like you were going to pray!
2007-01-02 06:07:54 · answer #7 · answered by Gerry 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Indecent Truth Exposure beat me to it, baby!
2007-01-02 06:06:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Spectacles, testicles, wallet and watch. Austin Powers, baby, YEAH!
2007-01-02 06:04:57 · answer #9 · answered by Cold Fart 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
NO ONE crosses ME, if they know what's good for them.
j/k.
2007-01-02 06:06:05 · answer #10 · answered by answer faerie, V.T., A. M. 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋