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Russian Orthodox Church sign of the cross why is it different from Roman Catholic sign of the cross?
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As opposed to an "open handed" crossing guesture in the RC church, The Russian Orthodox/ OR ANY EASTERN ORTHODOX RITE uses the sign of the cross by:
Joining the 3 fingers of the right hand, (thumb,forefinger and index finger together.) This symbolises the Holy Trinity.
The parishioner then crosses himself in the manner of touching the Head (Father), the chest,(son), then RIGHT breast then LEFT breast (Holy Spirit).
People in the Catholic church go LEFT breast then RIGHT.
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