Topic: Why do we make the Sign of the Cross with our right hand?

Source of this posting: Moderator response

Date originally posted: January 12, 2003

Moderator who originally posted this source: Father Robert

Question:   Why do we make the Sign of the Cross with our right hand? Is there any significance in using our right hand as opposed to our left?

Answer: 

Kelli,

Medieval authors said that we use the right hand because it symbolizes Christ, who sits at the right hand of the Father.

Peace,

Father Robert