Stained Glass Symbols — “IHS”

IHS - Sacred Heart Catholic Church -  Wauzeka WIA Symbol for Jesus’ Holy Name

In Greek, the name “Jesus” is spelled “ΙΗΣΟΥΣ.” These first three Greek letters were Latinized into “IHS,” forming a symbol for the Holy Name of Jesus.

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