In Hoc Signo
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In Hoc Signo is a Latin phrase, traditionally associated with Christian symbolism and the vision of Emperor Constantine, meaning “In this sign [you will conquer].”
Statements (32)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Christian motto
ⓘ
Latin phrase ⓘ |
| associatedWith |
Battle of the Milvian Bridge
NERFINISHED
ⓘ
Chi-Rho symbol NERFINISHED ⓘ Christian cross NERFINISHED ⓘ Christian symbolism ⓘ vision of Constantine the Great ⓘ |
| connectedToEvent | Constantine's pre-battle vision NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| connectedToPerson | Constantine the Great NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| etymologicalComponent |
hoc (this)
ⓘ
signo (sign) ⓘ |
| hasCulturalRole | Christian emblem of triumph ⓘ |
| historicalPeriod | Constantinian era NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| impliedMeaning | In this sign you will conquer ⓘ |
| language | Latin ⓘ |
| literalMeaning | In this sign ⓘ |
| partOfLongerForm | In hoc signo vinces ⓘ |
| relatedPhrase | In hoc signo vinces NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| religiousTradition | Christianity ⓘ |
| scriptType | Latin alphabet ⓘ |
| semanticField |
religion
ⓘ
victory ⓘ warfare ⓘ |
| shortFormOf | In hoc signo vinces NERFINISHED ⓘ |
| symbolicTheme |
divine assistance in battle
ⓘ
victory through Christian faith ⓘ |
| usedAs |
heraldic motto
ⓘ
military motto ⓘ religious motto ⓘ |
| usedBy |
Christian organizations
ⓘ
fraternal organizations ⓘ military orders ⓘ |
Referenced by (1)
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