IHS is a Christogram that originated in the early Christian church. It is derived from the Greek letters iota (I), eta (H), and sigma (S), which are the first three letters of the Greek word 'IHΣΟΥΣ' (Iesous), meaning 'Jesus'. Over time, the symbol has been interpreted in various ways, including 'Iesus Hominum Salvator' (Jesus, Savior of Mankind) in Latin. The IHS monogram has been used in Christian art, architecture, and liturgy for centuries, often as a symbol of devotion or reverence.
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IHS is derived from the Greek word for 'Jesus'
It has been interpreted in various ways over time
The symbol has been used in Christian art and liturgy for centuries
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