sign of the cross
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"I remember I made a sign of the cross on each of their heads and kissed them once more. The night, its sounds, imagery and tragedy have not left me. It never will," she said.
From BBC ● Jul. 31, 2026
As they viewed the remains laid out on a white silk sheet, many pilgrims made the sign of the cross, others kneeled down.
From Barron's ● Feb. 22, 2026
Rossellini could draw on that background for the film, inherently knowing how to make the sign of the cross correctly and how to carry herself.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 12, 2024
I’ve seen patients who’ve made the very conscious decision to end their pregnancy make the sign of the cross or grasp a rosary as they drift off under anesthesia.
From Salon ● Aug. 28, 2024
Roberto and I made the sign of the cross and bowed our heads.
From "Breaking Through" by Francisco Jiménez
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