Ichthys Symbol - Meaning of the Christian Fish Sign (IXOYC) #152888 (License: Personal Use)

This minimalist line drawing depicts the Ichthys, an ancient Christian symbol shaped like a fish, with the Greek word ΙΧΘΥΣ inscribed beneath or within it. The acronym stands for Ἰησοῦς Χριστός, Θεοῦ Υἱός, Σωτήρ (Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior), used by early Christians as a covert sign of faith during persecution. Its simple form allowed believers to recognize one another discreetly.

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