Abbreviations and Initials

C.I.C.  
Codex Iuris Canonici (Code of Canon Law)
 
HIS
Iesus Hominum Salvator (Jesus Savor of Mankind)
 
Abbreviation for Responsory / Response
R.
 
Latin words for B.M.V.
Beata Maria Virgo (Blessed Mary the Virgin)
 
Initials F.S.S.P. refer as 
The Priestly Fraternity of St. Peter
 
Acronym for 'Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior' spells 
"fish" in Greek
6. ICHTHUS (or ICTHUS) 
 
Abbreviation for Apostle
Ap
 
L.D.S. stand for 
Laus Deo semper (Praise to God always)
 
Initials represent the Latin version of 'For the greater glory of God'
A.M.D.G. (Ad maiorem Dei gloriam)
 
Initials are associated with the inscription on the Cross and they stand for
I.N.R.I. - Iesus Nazarenus Rex Iudaeorum [Latin for 'Jesus of Nazareth, King of the Jews']
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