Analysis of information sources in references of the Wikipedia article "Sign of the cross" in English language version.
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A small sign of the cross can be traced on the forehead of a child or upon an object which you wish to bless.
During the rite of Baptism, Christians may receive a bodily anointing, when the forehead is anointed with oil in the sign of the cross. This bodily anointing likewise signifies our incorporation into Christ.
Over the last 25 years, more and more Methodist local conferences have been observing Lent, the 46 days before Easter.
...take the anointing oil and over every window and door to your house just put the sign of the cross in the corner of it.
The identity and relevance of Christianity are both irrevocably tied up with the crucified Christ. The Cross — because of what it represents — is the most potent and universal symbol of the Christian faith. It has inspired both liturgical and private devotions: for example, the Sign of the Cross, which is an invocation of the Holy Trinity; a processional cross as the centering piece to the Divine Service; the "little" Sign of the Cross on head, lips and heart at the reading of the Gospel; or praying the Stations (or Way) of the Cross during the Lenten season.
394 A lay minister traces the sign of the cross on the forehead of each sick person and says the following prayer of blessing.
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