In the Greek language the initials ìIHSî appear as ìIΗΣî. This was one of the
most ancient names of the Greek god Bacchus in mythology.
This illustration on the left from
the traditional Catholic website In
Hoc Signo Vinces is also quite
telling. Notice the symbol of the
sun in the middle of the cross.
Although difficult to read, the
initials in the middle of the cross
are ìIHSî. This sun symbol is also
very similar to the sunburst of a
monstrance.That sun symbol also bears a
striking similarity to symbols found at
two of the most holy sites in
Catholicism. This picture on the right
is from the ìChurch of the Nativityî,
located in Bethlehem, Israel. This site
is alleged to be the birthplace of the
Lord Jesus Christ.
The picture at left is from the
ìChurch of the Holy Sepulcherî,
also located in Bethlehem, Israel.
This is a very ornately decorated
shrine complete with a life-size
crucifix, and the symbol for the
sun on the floor.