Which term denotes the sacred image used in worship?

• A. INRI
• B. IHS
• C. Divine Liturgy
• D. Icon

Answer: (D)

The term denotes a sacred image used in worship. An icon is a religious image—often of Christ, the Virgin Mary, or a saint—created to aid prayer, contemplation, and devotion. In many Christian traditions, icons are treated as windows to the divine, objects of reverence that help the faithful focus prayer and meditate on holy truths. This distinguishes icons from other terms in the options: INRI is the Latin inscription placed above Jesus on the cross, not a worship image; IHS is a Christogram, a monogram representing Jesus rather than a devotional image; and Divine Liturgy is the name of the worship service itself, not an image. Thus, the sacred image used in worship is an icon. If relevant to funeral planning, icons may be included as part of rites to reflect the family’s faith and provide a focal point for prayer during services.