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Question:

If one made a bracha while facing a person who was wearing a cross on his or her neck, without realizing it, is the bracha valid? What about other prayers? Should one avoid doing this in the future? Before making a bracha in a place where they are goyim, should one look around and make sure that one isn’t facing some goy who is wearing a cross?

Answer:

In the future you should try to look away and turn to the side. If you are with non Jews more and do not see a cross in front of you a bracha can be recited.

Sources:

O:CH 113:8

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