sign of the cross

Example Sentences

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I made the sign of the cross, offered a short prayer, then drove back home.

From Los Angeles Times

Biden “makes the sign of the cross at public events, and his Catholicism is woven into his speeches and policies.”

From Salon

“It was only thanks to God that I survived,” he exclaims, furiously making the sign of the cross three times.

From BBC

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

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