The fingers spell out “IC XC”, a widely used four letter abbreviation of the Greek for Jesus (IHCOYC) Christ (XPICTOC). The three fingers of Christ – as well as spelling out “I” and “X” – confess the Tri-unity of God: Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Byzantine Icons, Byzantine Art, Religious Icons, Religious Art, Icon Meaning, Religion, Christian Symbols, Orthodox Christianity, Art Icon