Category:IHS Symbol

A common Christogram based on the first three letters of "Jesus" in Greek (Ίησους, in Greek capitals ΙΗΣΟΥΣ, or ΙΗϹΟΥϹ using lunate sigmas, semi-Latinized IHSOVS).

“IHS” or “In Hoc Signo” or “In this sign” comes from IHSV, which was interpreted to mean "In Hoc Signo Vinces" or “In this sign, you shall conquer”. This referred to the victory which Constantine won against Maxentius at the Milvian Bridge on October 28, 312 A.D.