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Signum Crucis

Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature

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(sign of the crois), words used in the form for confirmation, etc. The modern form in the Roman Catholic Church is as follows: "Signo te signo crucis, et confirmo te chrismate salutis, in nomine Pa(+)tris, et Fi(+)lii, et Spiritus (+) Sancti. Amen."

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McClintock, John. Strong, James. Entry for 'Signum Crucis'. Cyclopedia of Biblical, Theological and Ecclesiastical Literature. https://www.studylight.org/​encyclopedias/​eng/​tce/​s/signum-crucis.html. Harper & Brothers. New York. 1870.
 
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