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IHS

IHS

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A Christian symbol using three letters to stand for the name of Jesus
  • symbol
  • Archaic
: IHS
  • Many old churches display the IHS monogram above their entrances.

Examples

  • The priest placed a chalice engraved with the IHS symbol on the altar.

  • The golden letters IHS were embroidered on the ceremonial vestments.

  • The IHS symbol is beautiful.

  • What does IHS mean?

  • The priest placed a chalice engraved with the IHS symbol on the altar.

  • Many old churches display the IHS monogram above their entrances.

  • The golden letters IHS were embroidered on the ceremonial vestments.

Surface Forms

IHS main

Etymology

IHS is a Christian monogram made from the first three letters of the Greek name for 'Jesus', written as Iesous, so the letters are used as a short symbol for 'Jesus' in churches and on religious items.