Ichthys Symbol - Meaning and History of the Christian Fish Sign #1371684 (License: Personal Use)

This minimalist black-and-white ichthys symbol-derived from the Greek word “ἰχθύς” (ichthys), meaning “fish”-served as a secret identifier among early Christians. Its shape encloses the acrostic “Ἰησοῦς Χριστός, Θεοῦ Υἱός, Σωτήρ” (Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior). The tail’s cross-like extension reinforces its Christological meaning.

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