How to Cross Yourself (Russian Orthodox)

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Use the right hand.

   Touch the middle and index fingers to the thumb, so that the tips of all three are connected.
   
   Curl in the pinky and ring finger, as if they were in a fist.
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   Step 2: Gently touch the index

   ,,,,, While doing this, say "God bless and protect" or "Господи спаси и сохрани" ("Gospodi spasi e sohrani") if you speak Russian
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   Step 3: middle

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   Step 4: and thumb to the center of your forehead.

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   Step 5: Bring your hand down

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   Step 6: maintaining the shape to right between your ribcage and belly button.

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   Step 7: Raise your hand to the right shoulder.

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   Step 8: Cross over to the left shoulder.

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   Step 9: Repeat twice.

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    Step 10: Say the blessing.

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