Saint Theodoret issued guidelines for this procedure in the 5th century, and Pope Innocent III clarified how it should be performed in the 13th century. In the Tridentine Mass, a priest performs this action 25 times over the bread and wine during the Canon of the Mass. Roman Catholic bishops do this three times when blessing a large group of people. Western Christians make this from left to right, Orthodox Christians from right to left, and Evangelical Protestants don't perform it at all. In a Roman Catholic mass, this motion accompanies the introductory greeting and f
Saint Theodoret issued guidelines for this procedure in the 5th century, and Pope Innocent III clarified how it should be performed in the 13th century. In the Tridentine Mass, a priest performs this action 25 times over the bread and wine during the Canon of the Mass. Roman Catholic bishops do this three times when blessing a large group of people. Western Christians make this from left to right, Orthodox Christians from right to left, and Evangelical Protestants don't perform it at all. In a Roman Catholic mass, this motion accompanies the introductory greeting and final blessing. For 10 points, name this hand motion which sequentially touches the head, chest, and two shoulders.
Saint Theodoret issued guidelines for this procedure in the 5th century, and Pope Innocent III clarified how it should be performed in the 13th century.
{Sign of the Cross} (accept {Signum Crucis}, don’t accept Trinitarian formula)