御おん子こ

noun

Son of God

Used in Christian contexts, especially in Catholic liturgy, to refer to Jesus Christ as the Son of God. The reading おんこ is a respectful form; compare 御子 (みこ) which can also mean 'child of a god' or 'prince' in Shinto contexts.

See also: 御子 (みこ)

• ミサの中なかで「御おん子こイエス・キリスト」と唱となえる。

  During Mass, we recite 'Son of God, Jesus Christ'.