Arms across the chest. is this something new?

[Dabu17]

I noticed going to Communion that several people were approaching the priest with their arms across their chests. Instead of giving them the Eucharist, he placed his hands on them and gave them some kind of blessing. What is this about?

 

[Devon_Caffran]

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