If you look at the procession of these friars, during the recitation of the Rosary, you'll notice that the cross is backwards. I understand that this is a Dominican tradition. Back in the day, when Bishops were the only ones allowed to preach, the Bishop's cross led processions. When the Bishop wasn't present, the cross was backwards.
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