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• Athanasius of Alexandria (296-373 A.D.)
"By the signing of the holy and life-giving cross, devils and various scourges are driven away.
For it is without price and without cost and praises him who can say it. The holy fathers have, by their words, transmitted to us, and even to the unbelieving heretics, how the two raised fingers and the single hand reveal Christ our God in His dual nature but single substance. The right hand proclaims His immeasurable strength, His sitting on the right hand of the Father, and His coming down unto us from Heaven. Again, by the movement of the hands to our right the enemies of God will be driven out, as the Lord triumphs over the Devil with His inconquerable power, rendering him dismal and weak."



• Athanasius of Alexandria (296-373 A.D.)
(On The Incarnation Of The Word - 31)
"By The Sign Of The Cross
All Magic Is Stopped, And All Witchcraft Brought To Nothing, and all the idols are being deserted and left, and every unruly pleasure is checked, and every one is looking up from earth to heaven."



• Athanasius of Alexandria - Life of St Anthony - par 78
(296-373 A.D.)
"But we by the mention of Christ crucified put all demons to flight, whom you fear as if they were gods. Where The Sign Of The Cross Is, Magic Is Weak And Witchcraft Has No Strength."



• Athanasius of Alexandria
- Against the Heathen - Part 1 - §1. - #5. - (298–373 A.D.)
"For if after The Cross all idolatry was overthrown, While Every Manifestation Of Demons Is Driven Away By This Sign"




Theodoret (393-457 A.D.) gave the following instruction:

This is how to Bless someone with your hand and Make The Sign Of The Cross over them. Hold three fingers, as equals, together, to represent the Holy Trinity: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. These are not three gods, but one God in Trinity. The names are separate, but the Divinity one. The Father was never incarnate; the Son incarnate, but not created; the Holy Spirit neither incarnate nor created, but issued from the Godhead: three in a single Divinity. Divinity is one force and has one honor. They receive on obeisance from all creation, both Angels and people. Thus the decree for these three fingers. You should hold the other fingers slightly bent, not completely straight. This is because these represent the dual nature of Christ, Divine and human. God in His Divinity, and human in His incarnation, yet perfect in both. The upper finger represents Divinity, and the lower humanity; this way salvation goes from the higher finger to the lower. So is the bending of the fingers interpreted, for the worship of Heaven comes for our salvation. This is how you must cross yourselves and give a blessing, as the Holy Fathers have commanded.


The Sign of the Cross








Here is a story about when Saint Cyprian (The Sorcerer before his conversion to Christianity) was trying to get Saint Justina (304 A.D.) to fall in love with Aglaias using demons and sorcery but Justina used The Sign of The Cross, Prayer And Fasting To Have Victory From God Against Them :


The Lives of Sts. Cyprian and Justina


Cyprian called Aglaias and sent him to sprinkle the house of Justina secretly with the contents of the demon's vessel. When this had been done, the demon of fornication entered the house with the flaming arrows of fleshly lust in order to wound the heart of the maiden with fornication, and to ignite her flesh with impure lust.

Justina had the custom every night to offer up prayers to the Lord. And behold, when, according to custom, she arose at the third hour of the night and was praying to God, she suddenly felt an agitation in her body, a storm of bodily lust and the flame of the fire of gehenna. In such agitation and inward battle she remained for quite a long time; the youth Aglaias came to her mind, and shameful thoughts arose in her. The maiden marveled and was ashamed of herself, feeling that her blood was boiling as in a kettle; now she thought about that which she had always despised as vile. But in her good sense Justina understood that this battle had arisen in her from the devil; immediately she turned to The Weapon Of The Sign Of The Cross, hastened to God with Fervent Prayer, and from the depths of her heart cried out to Christ her Bridegroom: "O Lord, my God, Jesus Christ! Behold how many enemies have risen up against me and have prepared a net in order to catch me and take away my soul. But I have remembered Thy name in the night and have rejoiced, and now when they are close about me I hasten to Thee and have hope that my enemy will not triumph over me. For thou knowest, O Lord my God, that I, Thy slave, have preserved for Thee the purity of my body and have entrusted my soul to Thee. Preserve Thy sheep, O good Shepherd; do not give it over to be eaten by the beast who seeks to devour me; grant me victory over the evil desire of my flesh."

Having prayed long and fervently, the holy virgin put the enemy to shame. Being conquered by her prayer, he fled from her with shame, and again there came a calm in Justina's body and heart; the flame of desire was quenched, the battle ceased, the boiling blood was stilled. Justina glorified God and sang a song of victory.

The demon, on the other hand, returned to Cyprian with the sad news that he had accomplished nothing. Cyprian asked him why he had not been able to conquer the maiden. The demon, even against his will, revealed the truth: "I Could Not Conquer Her Because I Saw On Her A Certain Sign Of Which I Was Afraid."



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Tertullian (160-220 A.D.) described the commonness of the sign of the cross:

“In all our travels and movements, in all our coming in and going out, in putting on our shoes, at the bath, at the table, in lighting our candles, in lying down, in sitting down, whatever employment occupies us, we mark our foreheads with the sign of the cross” (De corona, Chapter 3).

CHURCH FATHERS: De Corona (Tertullian)


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St. Cyril of Jerusalem (313-386 A.D.) in his Catechetical Lectures stated :

“Let us then not be ashamed to confess the Crucified. Be the cross our seal, made with boldness by our fingers on our brow and in everything; over the bread we eat and the cups we drink, in our comings and in our goings out; before our sleep, when we lie down and when we awake; when we are traveling, and when we are at rest” (Catecheses, 13).


CHURCH FATHERS: Catechetical Lecture 13 (Cyril of Jerusalem)


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From : The Sign of the Cross


We should make the sign of the Cross:

  1. Both upon entering the House of God and upon leaving it.
  2. Every time the words, "The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit," are mentioned.
  3. When we hear or say the Trisagion, "Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us" (Agios o Theos...").
  4. When we hear the name of the All-Holy Mother of God (Theotokos), the Ever-Virgin Mary and the names of the Saints.
  5. Before and after receiving the Mysterion (Sacrament) of Holy Communion.
  6. At the end of the recitation of the Creed (Symbol of faith) and the Lord's Prayer.
  7. After the reading of the Holy Gospel Lesson.
  8. When we venerate (kiss) a holy icon, a cross or the Evaggelion (Holy Gospel Book).
  9. Before and following our daily prayers (evening, morning, etc.
  10. Before and after each meal.
  11. When passing by an Orthodox church.
  12. Before we leave or drive away from our home or work. Generally before we travel anywhere. When we are tempted from demons during the day or at sleep.

Preferably, we should make the sign of the cross three times. The three times symbolize God the Holy Trinity.



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Athanasius of Alexandria (269-373 A.D.)

"By the signing of the holy and life-giving cross, devils and various scourges are driven away. For it is without price and without cost and praises him who can say it. The holy fathers have, by their words, transmitted to us, and even to the unbelieving heretics, how the two raised fingers and the single hand reveal Christ our God in His dual nature but single substance. The right hand proclaims His immeasurable strength, His sitting on the right hand of the Father, and His coming down unto us from Heaven. Again, by the movement of the hands to our right the enemies of God will be driven out, as the Lord triumphs over the Devil with His inconquerable power, rendering him dismal and weak."



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• Athanasius of Alexandria (296-373 A.D.)
from his work (On The Incarnation Of The Word - 31)

"By The Sign Of The Cross all magic is stopped, and all witchcraft brought to nought, and all the idols are being deserted and left, and every unruly pleasure is checked, and every one is looking up from earth to heaven."

CHURCH FATHERS: On the Incarnation of the Word (Athanasius)



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Theodoret (393-457 A.D.) gave the following instruction:

This is how to bless someone with your hand and Make The Sign Of The Cross over them. Hold three fingers, as equals, together, to represent the Holy Trinity: God the Father, God the Son, and God the Holy Spirit. These are not three gods, but one God in Trinity. The names are separate, but the Divinity one. The Father was never incarnate; the Son incarnate, but not created; the Holy Spirit neither incarnate nor created, but issued from the Godhead: three in a single Divinity. Divinity is one force and has one honor. They receive on obeisance from all creation, both Angels and people. Thus the decree for these three fingers. You should hold the other fingers slightly bent, not completely straight. This is because these represent the dual nature of Christ, Divine and human. God in His Divinity, and human in His incarnation, yet perfect in both. The upper finger represents Divinity, and the lower humanity; this way salvation goes from the higher finger to the lower. So is the bending of the fingers interpreted, for the worship of Heaven comes for our salvation. This is how you must cross yourselves and give a blessing, as the Holy Fathers have commanded.


The Sign of the Cross








Here is a story about when Cyprian (The Sorcerer) was trying to get Saint Justina (304 A.D.) to fall in love with Aglaias using demons and sorcery but Justina used The Sign of the Cross, prayer and fasting to have victory from God against them :


The Lives of Sts. Cyprian and Justina


Cyprian called Aglaias and sent him to sprinkle the house of Justina secretly with the contents of the demon's vessel. When this had been done, the demon of fornication entered the house with the flaming arrows of fleshly lust in order to wound the heart of the maiden with fornication, and to ignite her flesh with impure lust.

Justina had the custom every night to offer up prayers to the Lord. And behold, when, according to custom, she arose at the third hour of the night and was praying to God, she suddenly felt an agitation in her body, a storm of bodily lust and the flame of the fire of gehenna. In such agitation and inward battle she remained for quite a long time; the youth Aglaias came to her mind, and shameful thoughts arose in her. The maiden marveled and was ashamed of herself, feeling that her blood was boiling as in a kettle; now she thought about that which she had always despised as vile. But in her good sense Justina understood that this battle had arisen in her from the devil; immediately she turned to The Weapon Of The Sign Of The Cross, hastened to God with fervent prayer, and from the depths of her heart cried out to Christ her Bridegroom: "O Lord, my God, Jesus Christ! Behold how many enemies have risen up against me and have prepared a net in order to catch me and take away my soul. But I have remembered Thy name in the night and have rejoiced, and now when they are close about me I hasten to Thee and have hope that my enemy will not triumph over me. For thou knowest, O Lord my God, that I, Thy slave, have preserved for Thee the purity of my body and have entrusted my soul to Thee. Preserve Thy sheep, O good Shepherd; do not give it over to be eaten by the beast who seeks to devour me; grant me victory over the evil desire of my flesh."

Having prayed long and fervently, the holy virgin put the enemy to shame. Being conquered by her prayer, he fled from her with shame, and again there came a calm in Justina's body and heart; the flame of desire was quenched, the battle ceased, the boiling blood was stilled. Justina glorified God and sang a song of victory.

The demon, on the other hand, returned to Cyprian with the sad news that he had accomplished nothing. Cyprian asked him why he had not been able to conquer the maiden. The demon, even against his will, revealed the truth: "I Could Not Conquer Her Because I Saw On Her A Certain Sign Of Which I Was Afraid."



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Thanks, that reminds me I had wanted to track down a book (or writing?) about St. Cyprian I saw referenced ...


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From : The Sign of the Cross


We should make the sign of the Cross:

  1. Both upon entering the House of God and upon leaving it.
  2. Every time the words, "The Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit," are mentioned.
  3. When we hear or say the Trisagion, "Holy God, Holy Mighty, Holy Immortal, have mercy on us" (Agios o Theos...").
  4. When we hear the name of the All-Holy Mother of God (Theotokos), the Ever-Virgin Mary and the names of the Saints.
  5. Before and after receiving the Mysterion (Sacrament) of Holy Communion.
  6. At the end of the recitation of the Creed (Symbol of faith) and the Lord's Prayer.
  7. After the reading of the Holy Gospel Lesson.
  8. When we venerate (kiss) a holy icon, a cross or the Evaggelion (Holy Gospel Book).
  9. Before and following our daily prayers (evening, morning, etc.
  10. Before and after each meal.
  11. When passing by an Orthodox church.
  12. Before we leave or drive away from our home or work. Generally before we travel anywhere. When we are tempted from demons during the day or at sleep.

Preferably, we should make the sign of the cross three times. The three times symbolize God the Holy Trinity.



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And that's a nice summary.

They also do in our parish whenever anyone crosses past the altar table in the center of the Church, and whenever the Gifts are presented or processed past. Probably a few other times I'm forgetting as well. But that's a good list. :)
 
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I just found some more from : Practical Apologetics: Early Church Fathers on The Sign of the Cross


• Athanasius Life of St Anthony par 78 (296-373 A.D.)
But we by the mention of Christ crucified put all demons to flight, whom you fear as if they were gods.
Where The Sign Of The Cross Is, Magic Is Weak And Witchcraft Has No Strength.



• Tertullian - The Chaplet ch 3 (160-240 ad)
At every forward step and movement, at every going in and out, when we put on our our clothes and shoes, when we bathe, when we sit at table, when we light the lamps, on couch, on seat, in all the ordinary actions of daily life, we trace upon the forehead the sign.



• Acts of Xanthippe and Polyxena par 14 (270 ad)
And Paul perceived her prayer, and made The Sign Of The Cross, and for several days the people entered unhindered, and as many as had sick and vexed by unclean spirits brought them, and all were healed.


• Acts of Xanthippe and Polyxena par 10 (270 ad)
And Paul perceived her prayer, and Made The Sign Of the Cross, and for several days the people entered unhindered, and as many as had sick and vexed by unclean spirits brought them, and all were healed.



• Athanasius Life of St Anthony par 80 (296-373 ad)
put away your strife with us and you shall see the power of the Cross of Christ.' And having said this he called upon Christ, and signed the sufferers two or three times with the sign of the Cross. And immediately the men stood up whole, and in their right mind, and forthwith gave thanks unto the Lord.


• Athanasius Life of St Anthony par 13 (296-373 ad)
Them he quickly heard, though he had not given a thought to the demons, and coming to the door he besought them to depart and not to be afraid, 'for thus,' said he, 'the demons make their seeming onslaughts against those who are cowardly. Sign yourselves therefore with the cross, and depart boldly, and let these make sport for themselves.' So they departed fortified With The Sign Of The Cross.


• Ephraim the Syrian On Admonition and Repentance par 6 (306-373 ad)
And if thou shouldst hear a mocker by chance, when thou art not desiring it, Sign Thyself With The Cross Of Light, and hasten from thence like an antelope.


• Ephraim the Syrian On Admonition and Repentance par 17 (306-373 ad)
With The Sign Of The Living Cross, seal all thy doings, my son. Go not forth from the door of thy house till thou hast Signed The Cross. Whether in eating or in drinking, whether in sleeping or in waking, whether in thy house or on the road, or again in the season of leisure, neglect not this sign; for there is no guardian like it. It shall be unto thee as a wall, in the forefront of all thy doings. And teach this to thy children, that heedfully they be conformed to it.


• Cyril of Jerusalem Catechetical Lecture 13 par 36 (315-386 ad)
Let us not then be ashamed to confess the Crucified. Be the Cross our seal made with boldness by our fingers on our brow, and on everything; over the bread we eat, and the cups we drink; in our comings in, and goings out; before our sleep, when we lie down and when we rise up; when we are in the way, and when we are still. Great is that preservative; it is without price, for the sake of the poor; without toil, for the sick; since also its grace is from God. It is the Sign of the faithful, and the dread of devils: for He triumphed over them in it, having made a shew of them openly; for when they see the Cross they are reminded of the Crucified; they are afraid of Him, who bruised the heads of the dragon. Despise not the Seal, because of the freeness of the gift; out for this the rather honour thy Benefactor.


• Cyril of Jerusalem Catechetical Lecture 13 par 3 (315-386 ad)
Many have been crucified throughout the world, but by none of these are the devils scared; but when they see even the Sign of the Cross of Christ, who was crucified for us, they shudder.


• Cyril of Jerusalem Catechetical Lecture 4 par 14 (315-386 ad)
Let us, therefore, not be ashamed of the Cross of Christ; but though another hide it, do thou openly seal it upon thy forehead, that the devils may behold the royal sign and flee trembling far away. Make then this sign at eating and drinking, at sitting, at lying down, at rising up, at speaking, at walking: in a word, at every act. For He who was here crucified is in heaven above.


• Gregory of Nyssa Against Eunomius book 11 (325-386 ad)
For if the confession of the revered and precious Names of the Holy Trinity is useless, and the customs of the Church unprofitable, and if among these customs is the sign of the cross , prayer, baptism, confession of sins, a ready zeal to keep the commandment, right ordering of character,


• Tyrannius Rufinus Apology book 1 par 5 (340-410 ad)
At this point, as the custom is at the close of the Creed, we touch the forehead of this flesh with the sign of the cross.


• Jerome Letter 130 par 9 (347-420 ad)
They will suffice to warn you that you must shut the door of your breast and fortify your brow by often making the sign of the cross.


• Jerome Letter 22 par 37 (347-420 ad)
In every act we do, in every step we take, let our hand trace the Lord's cross.


• Jerome Letter 108 par 29 (347-420 ad)
Raising her finger also to her mouth she made the sign of the cross upon her lips.


• Jerome Letter 108 par 21 (347-420 ad)
And although she signed her mouth and her breast with the sign of the cross,and endeavoured thus to alleviate a mother's grief; her feelings overpowered her and her maternal instincts were too much for her confiding mind.


• John Chrysostom Homily 54 on Matthew’s Gospel ch 7 (347-407 ad)
When therefore thou signest thyself, think of the purpose of the cross, and quench anger, and all the other passions. When thou signest thyself, fill thy forehead with all courage, make thy soul free.



 
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Some More : Practical Apologetics: Early Church Fathers on The Sign of the Cross


• Sozomen Ecclesial History Book 5 Ch 2 (375-477 ad)
for he had turned to his new religion when already a man, and so unconsciously fell into his earlier habit, and signed himself with the symbol of Christ, just as the Christian encompassed with untried dangers is wont to do. Immediately the specters disappeared and their designs were frustrated. The initiator was at first surprised at this, but when apprised of the cause of the flight of the demons


• Sozomen Ecclesial History Book 2 Ch 3 (375-477 ad)
We have been informed that Constantine was led to honor the Christian religion by the concurrence of several different events, particularly by the appearance of a sign from heaven. [+] When he first formed the resolution of entering into a war against Maxentius, he was beset with doubts as to the means of carrying on his military operations, and as to the quarter whence he could look for assistance. In the midst of his perplexity, he saw, in a vision, the sight of the cross shining in heaven. He was amazed at the spectacle, but some holy angels who were standing by, exclaimed, "Oh, Constantine! by this symbol, conquer!" And it is said that Christ himself appeared to him, and showed him the symbol of the cross, and commanded him to construct one like unto it, and to retain it as his help in battle, as it would insure the victory. [+] Eusebius, surnamed Pamphilus, affirms that he heard the emperor declare with an oath, as the sun was on the point of inclining about the middle of the day, he and the soldiers who were with him saw in heaven the trophy of the cross composed of light, and encircled by the following words: "By this sign, conquer." (sign of the cross)


• Sozomen Ecclesial History Book 7 Ch 16 (375-477 ad)
THERE were at this period many other bishops in various parts of the empire highly celebrated for their sanctity and high qualifications, of whom Donatus, bishop of Euroea in Epirus, deserves to be particularly instanced. The inhabitants of the country relate many extraordinary miracles which he performed, of which the most celebrated seems to have been the destruction of a dragon of enormous size. It had stationed itself on the high road, at a place called Chamaegephyrae and devoured sheep, goats, oxen, horses, and men. Donatus came upon this beast, attacked it unarmed, without sword, lance, or javelin; it raised its head, and was about to dash upon him, when Donatus made the sign of the cross with his finger in the air, and spat upon the dragon. The saliva entered its mouth, and it immediately expired. As it lay extended on the earth it did not appear inferior in size to the noted serpents of India. I have been informed that the people of the country yoked eight pair of oxen to transport the body to a neighboring field, where they burnt it,


• Sozomen Ecclesial History Book 4 Ch 5 (375-477 ad)
AT the time that Cyril administered the church of Jerusalem after Maximus, the sign of the cross appeared in the heavens. It shone brilliantly, not with divergent rays like a comet, but with the concentration of a great deal of light, apparently dense and yet transparent. Its length was about fifteen stadia from Calvary to the Mount of Olives, and its breadth was in proportion to its length. So extraordinary a phenomenon excited universal terror. Men, women, and children left their houses, the market-place, or their respective employments, and ran to the church, where they sang hymns to Christ together, and voluntarily confessed their belief in God.


• Theodoret Ecclesial History book 5 ch 21 (393-457 ad)
With these and other like words he made the sign of the cross over the water, and ordered Equitius, one of his deacons, who was armed with faith and enthusiasm, to take the water and sprinkle it in faith, and then apply the flame. His orders were obeyed, and the demon, unable to endure the approach of the water, fled.


• Apostolic Canons Section 2 par 12 (400ad)
Let the high priest, therefore, together with the priests, pray by himself; and let him put on his shining garment, and stand at the altar, and make the sign of the cross upon his forehead with his hand, and say:



 
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A few more Quotes :


• Athanasius (Life of St Anthony) - Par 23 (296-373 A.D.)
'The demons, therefore, if they see all Christians, and monks especially, labouring cheerfully and advancing, first make an attack by temptation and place hindrances to hamper our way, to wit, evil thoughts. But we need not fear their suggestions, for by prayer, fasting, and faith in the Lord their attack immediately fails. But even when it does they cease not, but knavishly by subtlety come on again. For when they cannot deceive the heart openly with foul pleasures they approach in different guise, and thenceforth shaping displays they attempt to strike fear, changing their shapes, taking the forms of women, wild beasts, creeping things, gigantic bodies, and troops of soldiers. But not even then need you fear their deceitful displays. For they are nothing and quickly disappear, especially if a man fortify himself beforehand with faith and The Sign Of The Cross."



• Athanasius (Life of St Anthony) - Par 35 (296-373 A.D.)
'When, therefore, they come by night to you and wish to tell the future, or say, We are the angels, give no heed, for they lie. Yea even if they praise your discipline and call you blessed, hear them not, and have no dealings with them; but rather sign yourselves and your houses, and pray, and you shall see them vanish. For they are cowards, and greatly fear The Sign Of The Lord's Cross, since of a truth in it the Saviour stripped them, and made an example of them."



• Athanasius (Life of St Anthony) - Par 80 (296-373 A.D.)
'And these signs are sufficient to prove that the faith of Christ alone is the true religion. But see! You still do not believe and are seeking for arguments. We however make our proof not in the persuasive words of Greek wisdom 1 Corinthians 2:4 as our teacher has it, but we persuade by the faith which manifestly precedes argumentative proof. Behold there are here some vexed with demons;'— now there were certain who had come to him very disquieted by demons, and bringing them into the midst he said —'Do you cleanse them either by arguments and by whatever art or magic you choose, calling upon your idols, or if you are unable, put away your strife with us and you shall see the power of the Cross of Christ.' And having said this he called upon Christ, And Signed the sufferers two or three times With The Sign Of The Cross. And immediately the men stood up whole, and in their right mind, and immediately gave thanks unto the Lord."



CHURCH FATHERS: Life of St. Anthony (Athanasius)



• Saint Athanasius The Great, Archbishop of Alexandria
(296-373 A.D.)


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• Saint Anthony The Great / Of The Desert
(251-356 A.D.)


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Father Cleopa taught the people how to bring God into every aspect of their daily lives. "Do not begin anything without first Signing Yourselves With The Holy Cross! When you leave on a journey, when you begin school, when you are alone and when you are with other people, Seal Yourselves with The Holy Cross on your forehead, your body, your heart, your lips, your eyes, your ears, etc. Let your entire being be sealed with The Sign Of The Victory Of Christ over hell. Then you will not have to be afraid of any sorcerers or spells from those who practice such black crafts. They disintegrate before the power of the Cross, like wax near the fire and like dust in the wind."


Superstitions, Dreams, Sorcery and Witchcraft — St. Andrew Greek orthodox Church



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• Let God arise, and let His enemies be scattered; and let those who hate Him flee from His presence. As smoke vanishes, let them vanish; and as wax melts from the presence of fire, so let the demons perish from the presence of those who love God And Who Sign Themselves With The Sign Of The Cross and say in gladness: Hail, most precious and life-giving Cross of the Lord, for Thou drivest away the demons by the power of our Lord Jesus Christ crucified on thee, Who went down to hell and trampled on the power of the devil, and gave us thee, His venerable Cross, for driving away all enemies.


• Guard me, O Lord, by the power of Thy holy and life-giving Cross, and keep me from all evil




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Every Christian should make The Sign Of The Cross, even if they are not Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox or Roman Catholic .

Evangelical, Pentecostal, Charismatic, Non Denominational and Protestant Christians should also make The Sign Of The Cross because of the evidence for it found in The Early Church Writers and Early Church Fathers.


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Every Christian should make The Sign Of The Cross, even if they are not Eastern Orthodox, Oriental Orthodox or Roman Catholic...
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As an Anglican, we're on board with that. Thank you for these posts reminding us of how rooted the sign of the cross is in Christian history and tradition.
 
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As an Anglican, we're on board with that. Thank you for these posts reminding us of how rooted the sign of the cross is in Christian history and tradition.

You're welcome.


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