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Christians used to make the sign of the cross in order to identify themselves to other Christians.
the sign of the cross represents christ. Some believers, while making the sign of the cross say to themselves: open mind (when the touch their forehead), open heart (when they touch their chest) and open arms (when they touch their shoulders). The sign of the cross symbolizes three persons in one God: The Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
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Answer: The cross is the paradoxical symbol of Christianity, a message of hope and joy which came from the most vicious torture & execution method ever devised.
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∙ 12y agoThe cross is an ancient symbol. In the case of Christian religion, the cross refers to the cross that Jesus the Christ was nailed to and allowed to hang from for a long time until he was dead. thus, (noisy) due to over-crowded during those time of crucification (Crucifixion), the people who are agree to crucify him only do a sign of the CROSS to appeal that they were agree.
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∙ 11y agoCatholic Answer
The Sign of the Cross represents the Cross upon which Our Blessed Lord died to win grace for each and everyone of us. When we make the Sign of the Cross, we are claiming our baptism, renewing those promises, and using those graces which we were given in baptism. We are praying to the Father to help us pray and act as a Christian, as His child, and proclaiming to the world that we are a Christian.
from Modern Catholic Dictionary by John A. Hardon, S.J. Doubleday & Co., Inc. Garden City, NY 1980
2157 The Christian begins his day, his prayers, and his activities with the Sign of the Cross: "in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit. Amen." The baptized person dedicates the day to the glory of God and calls on the Savior’s grace which lets him act in the Spirit as a child of the Father. The sign of the cross strengthens us in temptations and difficulties.
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∙ 15y agoIt represents the trinity - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
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A black cross can symbolize mourning, loss, or death in some cultures and contexts. It is often used as a symbol of remembrance or as a marker for grave sites. Additionally, the black cross can be associated with various historical, religious, or symbolic meanings, depending on the cultural or personal interpretation.
Do all christans wear cross?
No. Many Catholics wear a cross on their rosaries, but most Christians do not wear a cross at all.
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