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In hoc signo vinces was the motto of the Sherbrooke Regiment, which is perpetuated by the Sherbrooke Hussars, a Canadian reserve regiment; In hoc signo vinces is the motto on the O'Donnell coat of arms. It is the motto of the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. [13]
The cross and crown symbol is often surrounded by the phrase "In Hoc Signo Vinces", which is Latin for "By this sign thou shalt conquer". This is a reference to the story of Constantine, who reportedly had a vision of a Chi Rho symbol, and a voice saying "By this sign thou shalt conquer". [5] [6] [7]
A crowned Passion Cross laid upon the Cross pattée inscribed with "In Hoc Signo Vinces" resting upon crossed swords is often used in to represent the Knights Templar Main article: Knights Templar (Freemasonry)
in hoc sensu, or in sensu hoc (s.h.) in this sense: Recent academic abbreviation for "in this sense". in hoc signo vinces: by this sign you will conquer: Words Constantine the Great claimed to have seen in a vision before the Battle of the Milvian Bridge. in hunc effectum: for this purpose: Describes a meeting called for a particular stated ...
A cross and crown laid upon a cross pattée inscribed with "In Hoc Signo Vinces" resting upon downward pointing swords in saltire is often used to represent the Knights Templar. The various symbols used allude to the orders of the body, though the cross and crown is often used alone as well.
Take a look at the title! ^_^ The 'in hoc signo vinces' was referred to the battle of the next day, which Constantine was going to loose since his army was weaker. --Panairjdde 10:16, 30 Nov 2004 (UTC) What it definitely isn't is an imperative, which is what the article has it as now. Changing now.
3rd: IN HOC SIGNO VINCES (In this sign thou shalt conquer) (Langton) Earl Temple of Stowe , in the County of Buckingham , is a title in the Peerage of the United Kingdom . It was created in 1822 for Richard Temple-Nugent-Brydges-Chandos-Grenville, 2nd Marquess of Buckingham , who was created Marquess of Chandos and Duke of Buckingham and ...
According to Christian legend, the night before the battle of the Ponte Milvio, the Chi-Rho with the words in hoc signo vinces (In this sign, you conquer') appeared to Emperor Constantine the Great in his dreams. The next day the Emperor replaced the Imperial eagle with the Chi-Rho on the labarum, and he miraculously won the battle. Over time ...