This brochure talks about the essence, power and significance of the sign of the cross for every Orthodox Christian. A special place in the publication is given to the forms of the sign of the cross in the history of the Church, as well as the rules and procedure for applying the sign of the cross during various services in the church and during non-liturgical times. The publication is intended for a wide range of Orthodox readers. Source: Contents: PrefaceAbout the Cross of the Lord and the meaning of the sign of the crossHow to correctly sign yourself with the sign of the crossAbout making the sign of the crossImage of the cross in the ancient ChurchThe sign of the cross as a spiritual movement by a person, clothed in an external gestureWhen it is necessary to sign oneself with the sign of the crossAbout the sign of the cross outside of worshipAbout bowingAbout the sign of the cross during a church serviceAbout observance of the rulesAbout the power of the sign of the crossSources