Well, you see, Catholics until 1570 were allowed to cross themselves both from right to left and from left to right. After that, Pope Pius V insisted that it be done from left to right and no other way.

The thing is, when you move your hand in that way, according to Christian symbolism, the sign of the cross comes from the person who is addressing God. But with the hand movement from right to left – it comes from God, who blesses the person.

Note: it`s not for nothing that Orthodox and Catholic priests cross those around them from left to right (looking from themselves). This is a kind of blessing gesture.

By the way, what`s interesting is that the hand movement from left to right means the transition from sin to salvation, since the left side in Christianity is associated with devilish power, and the right – with divine. But with the sign of the cross from right to left, the hand movement is interpreted as divine victory over the devilish. There you go! If this fact was interesting to you, then share this article with your friends.