The form of Christ's hand in crucifixes

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Hello,

I have noticed this in a lot of Western style crucifixes. The Byzantine icons I see of Christ on the Cross are open handed, but a lot of the Western ones look like this:



Is this intentional? It looks like the hand of blessing, like from Christ Pantocrator from Mt. Sinai.



If it is intentional, what a powerful message. The man who hangs there, murdered by us on the Cross, extends his hand in blessing over us, turning his death into our life.

Glory to Jesus Christ!
 
WetCatechumen said:
Hello,

I have noticed this in a lot of Western style crucifixes. The Byzantine icons I see of Christ on the Cross are open handed, but a lot of the Western ones look like this:

Is this intentional? It looks like the hand of blessing, like from Christ Pantocrator from Mt. Sinai.

If it is intentional, what a powerful message. The man who hangs there, murdered by us on the Cross, extends his hand in blessing over us, turning his death into our life.

Glory to Jesus Christ!
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It is a typical gesture of benediction, and yes, it is definitely intentional. Take a look here.
 
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