In Hoc Signo (With this sign). It is derived from the Latin phrase, "In hoc signo, Vinces". Translated best, it means, "With this as your standard, you shall have victory". (The standard refers to a flag with a "chi" and "rho" cross on it.) The Latin phrase was derived from the original ancient Greek, "en toutoi, nika".
In legend, Emperor Constantine was said to have used this phrase when going into the Battle of the Milvian Bridge in 312 A.D., against Maxentius. He supposedly saw the "chi" and "rho" Greek letters in the sky, at that time. The "chi" (X) and the "rho" (R) are the first two Greek letters in the name, "Christ" (In Greek, this would read as Xristos.) Constantine was the first ruler of the Roman Empire to adopt Christianity as the official state religion. He convened the Council of Nicea in 325 A.D., ensuring that bishops throughout the Roman Empire would preach the same doctrine. It was at this council that the Nicene Creed was developed.
Nowadays, many Christians take objection to the IHS acronym, as it conjures up an image of Christ being used, as sort of a good luck charm, in preparation for military victory (as was the case with Constantine's victory over Maxentius in 312 A.D.). However, other Christians revere the IHS sign as a linking symbol to the time when Christianity was unified, doctrinally, geographically, politically, and societally.
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Catholic AnswerThe above answer is fascinating, and based on some facts; however, none of them have anything to do with a Communion Host (the wafer of bread used for Holy Communion). The IHS on a Communion Host is the Greek monogram for the name of Jesus Christ.host or wafer as in communion wafer
hen you receive the wafer at communion in the Anglican church, you simply say, "Amen". This is the same in most Christian Churches.
IHS Inc had its IPO in the year 2005.
How do you make holy communion hosts?A different response:If you are asking about the actual wafer used in communion, it is made of flour and water, rolled or pressed into a mold or small cake, then baked.
Any church that permits parishioners to accept the Communion wafer in the person's hand expects the person to simply place one hand out, palm up. The priest places the wafer in the palm. The person picks up the wafer and places it onto their own tongue.
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The invention of the communion cup with juice on the bottom and wafer on top is credited to Presbyterian minister, Boyd K. Packer. This design is commonly known as the "Sacrament Cup" and is used in some Christian denominations during communion services.
Most church suppliers list the shelf life as one year.
As of July 2014, the market cap for IHS Inc. (IHS) is $9,167,352,615.57.
The symbol for IHS Inc. in the NYSE is: IHS.
I have no idea, that is why I'm asking the question.
Yes it is. Preferably, after it has been consecrated, it would be better to use the term Body of Christ.