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ICHTHUS. The Greek word for “fish”, ICHTHUS is an acronym from the first letters of the Greek words “Jesus Christ, God’s Son, Savior.”
image of God To be made without sin, perfectly knowing and gladly doing God’s will; Jesus came to earth as a man in the image of God and remained without sin
Immanuel A name of Jesus meaning “God with Us.”
incense Fragrant smoke used in conjunction with worship; our prayers rise to God like the rising smoke.
instituted Put into place for a specific purpose.
Introit. The Latin for “enter”; psalm verses sung or spoken at the beginning of the Divine Service.
Invocation. From the Latin for “call upon”; the words “In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit” spoken at the beginning of the service; serves as a reminder of Holy Baptism.
