Ichthys Symbol Meaning - The Christian Fish Symbol Explained #1371701 (License: Personal Use)

The image displays two variations of the Ichthys, or Christian fish symbol: a simple outline and one filled with the Greek acronym ΙΧΘΥΣ (Ichthys), standing for “Ἰησοῦς Χριστός, Θεοῦ Υἱός, Σωτήρ” (Jesus Christ, Son of God, Savior). This symbol was used by early Christians as a covert identifier during periods of persecution. Its elegant simplicity and theological depth make it enduringly significant in Christian iconography.

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